Microsoft Paint, also known as MS Paint, is a simple yet powerful graphics editing tool that has been a part of the Microsoft Windows operating system for decades. With the release of Windows 11, some users may be wondering how to open Microsoft Paint on their new operating system. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Click on the “Start” button

The first thing you’ll need to do to open Microsoft Paint in Windows 11 is to click on the “Start” button in the bottom left corner of your screen. This will open up the Start menu.

Step 2: Search for Microsoft Paint

Once the Start menu is open, you’ll see a search bar at the top. Type “Microsoft Paint” in the search bar and press Enter or click on the “Microsoft Paint” app that appears in the search results.

Step 3: Open Microsoft Paint

After clicking the “Microsoft Paint” app, it will open up on your screen. You are now ready to start creating your drawings or editing your images in Microsoft Paint.

Alternative method:

If you’re someone who likes to work with shortcut keys, you’ll be happy to know that starting Microsoft Paint in Windows 11 can also be done with a simple keyboard shortcut. Just press the “Windows” key + “R” key on your keyboard to open the Run dialogue box. Type “mspaint” in the box and hit Enter. This will launch Microsoft Paint on your Windows 11 device.