User Guide

GNU Image Manipulation Program
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The invention called the typewriter introduced the Shift Key. You generally have 2 of them on your keyboard. They look
something like the picture on the left. They are located on the left and right sides of your keyboard. The other invention,
called the Mouse, was invented by Douglas C. Engelbart in 1970. These come in different varieties, but always have at
least one button located on them. They are located on your desk, or sometimes on a mouse pad.
2. CREATING A BLANK DRAWABLE
Figure 3.33: New image
First, create a new image. Any size will do. You can do so by selecting File+New from the menu in the toolbox window.
3. CHOOSE A TOOL
Figure 3.34: Paint tools in the toolbox
Then click on the paintbrush. Any of the red-highlighted tools on the above toolbox can do lines.
4. CREATE A STARTING POINT