MS Paint Free-Form Select Tool Appears to Select Rectangle

 Last reviewed: September 7, 1995
Article ID: Q129810
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you select an area in Microsoft Paint using the Free-Form Select tool, it appears as if you have selected a rectangular area. However, the free-form area is actually selected.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95 appscomp
Additional reference words: 95 irregular

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Last reviewed: September 7, 1995
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