Microsoft KB Archive/60312

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Drawing 45-Degree Lines in Paintbrush

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Q60312

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

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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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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311