Skewing Filled Rectangle in Paint Causes Confusing Image

Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
Article ID: Q132760

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

If you draw a filled rectangle in Paint, select it, and then skew it, the result may be confusing. The fill color may seem to invade the drawing.

CAUSE

The same color is used to specify both the fill color and the transparent color for the image. You did not select the appropriate background color for the image before skewing the rectangle.

RESOLUTION

Select the correct background color before stretching or skewing the rectangle.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use the Undo command to undo the skew or stretch command and then use the resolution listed above.

KBCategory: kbusage kbtool
KBSubcategory: posfest win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
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