Drawing 45-Degree Lines in Paintbrush

ID: Q60312


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11


SUMMARY

To draw a line in Paintbrush that snaps to 45-degree increments, do the following:

  1. Select the Line tool.


  2. Hold down the SHIFT key and the left mouse button.


  3. Move the mouse cursor in a circular motion around the starting point.



MORE INFORMATION

For example, imagine your drawing placed over a clock face. You can only draw lines between:

  • 12 and 6


  • 1.5 and 7.5


  • 3 and 9


  • 4.5 and 10.5


This technique also works with other drawing tools.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 angle 45 degree 3.10 3.11

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: December 10, 1999
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