- By Vikas Yadav
- Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
ARGUABLY most of us reading this would have a memory that reminds us of the times that we used the Pencil tool on Microsoft Paint to scribble the worst drawing of our lifetime. While MS Paint slowly faded away from our memories as we progressed to more advanced software apps, Microsoft is still taking care of its vintage digital playground. To stay relevant in today's time with the dark furore, the company is adding dark mode support in Paint.
According to Windows Central, the company first announced the update with Windows 11 in 2021, and it is finally rolling out the preview version of MS Paint with this compliance. This comes 37 years after the app debuted in 1985 with Windows 1.0.
A Microsoft blog notes - the new Paint is available to Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels (version 11.2304.17.0) and will gradually seep into more builds. Paint will adapt depending on the system preferences of the user. However, a user can update the option from the settings page.
Besides the new ambience, the app will also have improvements "zoom" controls to allow more control over content visibility on the canvas through a drop-down menu. While the classic presets continue to stay, a user can manipulate zoom controls with the slider or a custom percentage value for fine precision. Moreover, fit to screen will allow auto-adjustment of the layout based on the window size.
The app received the first massive upgrade in capabilities with the launch of Windows 11. During that time, the company promised features such as a centre canvas and dark mode functionality. While the company has lifted curtains from night mode, the centred canvas is yet to make a debut, Windows Central notes.
Further, the 'Image Properties' dialogs will match the overall design language of Windows 11 in the new app. Lastly, the company has "improved access key and keyboard shortcut support" across the platform.
Meanwhile, on a related note, Microsoft is diverting massive resources towards the infusion of artificial intelligence into its systems. The AI-powered Bing and AI Copilot are among the latest products of these investments.
