Displaying Outline, Shadow Text in Windows Paintbrush

ID: Q66964


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


SUMMARY

To display outline or shadow text in Microsoft Windows Paintbrush, do the following:

  1. Select the Text tool.


  2. From the Text menu, choose Outline or Shadow.


  3. Use the right mouse button to select a background color other than white.


  4. Use the left mouse button to select a foreground color that is different from the background color.



MORE INFORMATION

If you attempt to use white as a background color, the text is not displayed in an outline or shadow format.


REFERENCES

"Microsoft Windows User's Guide," version 3.1, pages 339-343

"Microsoft Windows User's Guide," version 3.0, pages 274-278

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3.10 3.11

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: December 8, 1999
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