Signature using MS Paint

Hazarath · Feb 09, 2007 12:55 PM

I was asked by Spyrorocks to make a guide to explain how to make a siggy using good 'ol MS Paint. So, I'll get started on this. It's not to hard to explain, just putting the instructions to good use, heh.

First, find an image you like. I'm gonna use an image from this window to start. For that, press 'PrtSc' or 'Print Screen' [varies on how your keyboard is labeled] with your image on the screen first. [If you already have an image you like, simply open it in said program, skip to the next step.]

Next, open Paint. It's found [Under ALL windows, donno 'bout Vista] in Start>Programs>Accessories>Paint.

Now, in that window, go to Edit>Paste.

There! We now have an image to work with. I might suggest that you save it now, just in case you goof.

Next, we'll cut away what we want, and keep that, tossing the rest. To do that, click the rectangle on the upper right, as seen here, click at one corner of the image, then drag to the other far corner, as you can see in the next image:

Ah, so, we got the image we want, and the part of the image we want. Now, Edit>Cut. File>New and tell it 'No' When it asks 'Do you want to save changes to [your file name here]?' Now, paste it.

[Ignore the file name there]

Now, we got our main image set up... but... it looks so... bland, and kinda small. So, let's play with it, and use the different effects to make it yours, not the form's. [Individual results may vary]

[Not made to my liking, just an example]

Save it, and if your version of paint supports it, I'd go with 'PNG' format. It's small, and it makes the image look decent. Sweet! Now you have you very own image that you can use to say 'I was here! This is mine! Behold it's... siggy-ness?' Next, upload it to a server of your choice.

I'd use a popular one, photobucket.com

Photobucket.com

Seeing as I can't possbly tell you how to use every image server on the planet, I'll just urge you to follow their steps as indicated, and you'll soon end up with a image URL, something like, 'http://www.fileserversite.com/yourimage.png'.

NOTE: Be sure your host allows 'Hot Linking' to their site, otherwise, you'll get a broken image... image where your image would of went!

When you get that info, go to your 'Profile' page here on the site, and scroll down to 'Signature'.

You need to first verfy that BBcode is on, otherwise, where you want your image to appear, you'll have a lotta text. Not worth showing off.

The syntax is this:

 [img]http://yourhost.com/yourimage.png[/img]

PLEASE NOTE! If your host gives you a URL like this:

 http://YourHost.Com/YouImage.PNG

YOU MUST ENTER IT THE SAME! Don't edit it so it's grammatically correct. It won't matter to the server when it tried to open it. Remember: It'S CaSe SeNsItIvE

Now, try it out! Go to one of your old posts, or post a SPAM post in the SPAM thread. There you go!

One last thing... there IS a size limit, and, taken right from spyrorock's post on the matter, here's a size guide to show what a good siggy would be in size.

If ya have any questions, or need help, contact myself, or one of the mods.

-Haz

Theory · Feb 14, 2007 12:33 PM

I think I forgot to mention to spyrorocks that Paint uses Pixel art. I don't think its a good idea if you want to make complex picture unless you are a good pixel artist.

LordCrump10 · Feb 14, 2007 12:41 PM

That is a good point...

Still, I don't quite think I have paint, I think I have Shop instead.

Stormy · Feb 14, 2007 9:17 PM

Next, open Paint. It's found [Under ALL windows, donno 'bout Vista] in Start>Programs>Accessories>Paint.

It's the same on Vista. wink

I think I forgot to mention to spyrorocks that Paint uses Pixel art. I don't think its a good idea if you want to make complex picture unless you are a good pixel artist.

I think spyrorocks knows that, but some people don't have access to more complicated programs like Photoshop.

This should be stickied.

Spyrorocks · Feb 16, 2007 3:51 AM

i told him to use paint because its something that all windows users have.

Stormy · Feb 16, 2007 3:51 AM

...Which is exactly what I just said.... -_-

Spyrorocks · Feb 16, 2007 3:55 AM

it sounds.better comming from me.

Stormy · Feb 16, 2007 3:57 AM

roll Whatever. It doesn't matter.

Ha.

Hazarath · Feb 26, 2007 4:18 AM

Sorry 'bout the broken yucky-ness on the post, my host is down for now, not sure wassup with him.. he's a close pal that lives in the UK, so... can't just like... call him. But, this is odd that it's down: he usually has it up 24/7/365. :s

The Chickmagnet · Mar 29, 2007 10:59 PM

sorry for being off topic but

in that random pic you made how did u get the words (got milk) over the picture of Spyro?

Spyrorocks · Mar 29, 2007 11:18 PM

The text tool.

The Chickmagnet · Mar 29, 2007 11:30 PM

Yeah but my letters all all realy small
so i have to write on something else
copy and paste that
but it won't work over the pics then

Foxip12 · Apr 05, 2007 11:07 PM

what if you dont have a PC? you only have a mac?

Foxip12 · Apr 05, 2007 11:30 PM

heres the one i made:please dont steal any body!

The Chickmagnet · Apr 05, 2007 11:43 PM

Nvm
I found out how to do it
I found like the tool box thing

ratchet · May 08, 2007 6:32 AM

all it has is a box with an x in it

DragonFireOKN · Jul 15, 2007 2:06 AM

whats a bbcode?

Paranoia · Jul 15, 2007 2:12 PM

forum markup... like or stuff like that.

PurpleDragon1993 · Sep 08, 2008 2:25 AM

How do I post my banner on my profile thingy?

Paranoia · Sep 08, 2008 2:27 AM

Take the url and put:

[img]Your Banner URL[/img]

Also, please don't bump old threads. This one is over a year old. Just for future reference. wink

(And I'd just like to say: A_Guy, if you're reading this, I'm not trying to memberate, I'm just trying to help a new member.) XD

PurpleDragon1993 · Sep 08, 2008 2:28 AM

DDR_Maniac wrote:

Take the url and put:
[img]Your Banner URL[/img]
Also, please don't bump old threads. This one is over a year old. Just for future reference.

thanks

Paranoia · Sep 08, 2008 2:38 AM

Do you know what a URL is? Your banner didn't show up because you didn't put the proper URL. Try to upload your picture here take the code that is under the message "IMG code for forums and Message Boards". Then just paste that into your signature.

Spyro YoTd · Feb 27, 2009 3:29 PM

Spyrorocks wrote:

it sounds.better comming from me.

Lol you and storm do make a funny team i just coulden't stop laughing even in class i accidently thought about it and laughed i keep saing it to my younger brother now though lol ..^^

Spyro Master · Mar 11, 2009 10:29 PM

Paint was quite good for my avatar smile it went quite well i think. But i think i would use Serif or something next time.

spyroNcynder · Apr 15, 2009 12:03 AM

I have no idea how to use any of the stuff you guys are talking about but I want to learn. Whats the best way for me to learn how to make all this really neat and cool stuff?

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