2023-08-16 19:40:58
Microsoft Paint for Windows 11 is getting a big update. Finally dark mode and improved zoom controls arrived with app version 11.2304.30.0. Previously, these features were being tested in the Windows Insider Beta channel, but now they have been rolled out to all Windows 11 PC admins.
Windows 11 starts receiving Paint with dark mode
According to NeoWin’s Taras Buria, user “PhantomOcean3” (@PhantomOfEarth) was one of the first to report about the Windows 11 Paint update on the stable channel. Soon after, Brandon LeBlanc (@brandonleblanc), Microsoft Senior Program Manager on the Windows Insider Program team, said the update is rolling out, “but it’s not available to everyone yet.”
Assuming by stable you mean retail/non-Insider – it’s rolling out but not yet available to everyone yet so your VM isn’t being weird, just not lucky enough yet to get it.
— Brandon LeBlanc (@brandonleblanc) August 15, 2023
New version of Paint for Windows 11 after update gains dark mode and zoom improvements.
According to the changelog, Microsoft Paint version 11.2304.30.0 had the following changes made:
Dark mode support: The Paint app now follows the Windows 11 theme preferences. However, you can choose light or dark mode in the app settings to not follow the theme adopted by the operating system. Improved Zoom Controls: You can now adjust the zoom level more precisely. You can adjust with the classic presets, with the slider or the pinch-to-zoom gesture on touchscreens (touch). Another zoom-related improvement is the “Fit to Window” option.
Features implemented earlier in Paint for Windows 11
Previously, Paint gained a new dialog box with a redesign. Additionally, Microsoft has implemented an improvement to keyboard shortcuts and access keys to improve accessibility.
Release and availability
Paint version 11.2304.30.0 for Windows 11, which contains dark mode and zoom enhancements, is now available. However, the rollout of the update is being done in waves and this process may take a few days.
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