The answer is probably soo simple I'll cry...but when using the selection tools in Paint I can't find a way to deselect or cancel the current tool I'm using....except for the text box.. there is no deselect arrow either.
example... if I click the can of paint spray the only way I can turn it off is by selecting another tool and the same thing happens with that tool...I'm beginning to feel like a right tool at this stage
The only way to turn off a tool is to select another one. Theres always one tool selected. I'm not sure why does that cause you a problem? Its a very basic application. Paint is 24yrs old. Theres lots of alternatives. What are you trying to do?
I don't have XP at home. I'd have to look at it at work. I actually use it a bit for editing screen captures, on machines with graphics app installed.
The only way to turn off a tool is to select another one. Theres always one tool selected. I'm not sure why does that cause you a problem? Its a very basic application. Paint is 24yrs old. Theres lots of alternatives. What are you trying to do?
I don't have XP at home. I'd have to look at it at work. I actually use it a bit for editing screen captures, on machines with graphics app installed.
Yeah I see now Paint is very limited....you cant even go back and edit a text box..I'm fairly sorted anyhow and thanks for your help.....am going to download gimp and take the time to get to know some basic stuff there.