Paint in Windows 11 was recently updated with support for dark mode and optimizations to the toolbar.
However, after this update, a problem with fonts has occurred.
This time, we will introduce a font-related issue in the recently updated Paint app and a temporary workaround.
If you follow the method introduced here, the font and character size will no longer change automatically, and with a little effort you will be able to type normally.
Paint font issues and temporary solutions
Symptoms and causes
First, change the font and size.
The next time you try to enter text, it will always be changed to "Yu Gothic UI."
If you enter hiragana (full-width characters) as is, the font size will always be changed to "10.5".
The cause of this problem lies in the design of Paint itself.
Paint is compatible with Japanese and other languages, but after testing it appears to be designed for use in an English environment.
2023 / 12 / 14:
We have confirmed that the font and color issues in Paint have been resolved in the latest version.
Win11: Finally solved! Font and color issues with Paint app
2023 / 12 / 18:
New bugs and known issues addressed in the new version.
Problems with the new version of Paint app in Win11 and temporary solutions
Temporary workaround
Keep the paint closed.
1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run, type the following command and press Enter:
ms-settings:regionlanguage-setdisplaylanguage2. "Language and Region" will be displayed, so click "Add a language."
3. You will be asked to select the installation language. Select "English (United States)" and click "Next."
4. Check only "Language Pack" and click "Install."
Please wait until the installation is complete.
5. Once the installation is complete, click and hold "English (United States)" and move it over "Japanese" without releasing it.
*Place "English (US)" at the top.
Your preferred language is now "English (United States)".
Since the preferred language is set to "English (United States)", other apps may be displayed in English. In that case, please prioritize "Japanese".
It's easy, just put "Japanese" at the top.
Enter text in the specified font and size
Open Paint. (The menu will be in English.)
At this point, even if you try to enter text, it will no longer change to "Yu Gothic UI."
If you enter half-width characters as they are, they will be entered in the specified font and size.
However, when you enter full-width characters, the font and character size do not change, but the characters you enter are entered in "10.5" of "Yu Gothic UI".
To instantly change this to the specified font and size, press Ctrl + A (Select All) on your keyboard.
The text you enter will then be converted to the specified font and size.
Please watch the video to see the actual input.
This method is for Paint version "11.2304.33.0".
This is a temporary solution, so we hope to see a future update from Microsoft.
2023 / 09 / 13:
The font issue can be temporarily addressed, but the color issue exists.
In particular, when using dark mode, if you enter full-width characters, the characters you entered will not be visible, so if you first enter the first character in half-width characters, the text will return to normal.
2023/09/17 Extract and install an older version of Windows 11 from an ISO file
After much experimentation, I was able to revert to an older version of Paint.
Download older versions of Paint from the official Microsoft website, not from unofficial sites.
By following this method, you can revert the Paint version to "11.2201.22.0".
Currently confirmed issues with version "11.2201.22.0"Please read before proceeding.
This may be a difficult task for beginners, but if you follow the steps, it should be fine, so if you're having trouble, please give it a try.
1.How to disable automatic updates for Microsoft Store apps | How to update manuallyPlease refer to the following to disable automatic updates for apps.
2. Open the following page, download and run "mediacreationtool.exe" for Windows 11.
https://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/software-download/windows11
*Click "Download now" under "Create Windows 11 installation media."
3. The "User Account Control" message will appear. Click "Yes".
4. The "Applicable notices and license terms" will be displayed. Click "Agree."
5. The "Select Language and Edition" screen will appear, so simply click "Next".
6. Under "Select the media you want to use," select "ISO file" and click "Next."
7. Select a save location and click "Save."
As of November 1, 2023, Windows 11 (23H2) ISO fileThere is a Paint version "11.2201.22.0" in Windows 10. It is expected that the file will be replaced in future updates. Download and save the ISO file as soon as possible.
8. The Windows 11 ISO file will begin downloading, so while that's happening, download and install 7-zip.
https://7-zip.opensource.jp/download.html
*Usually "64-bit Windows x64"
9.How to view hidden filesPlease refer to the following and make sure you display hidden files.
10. Once the Windows 11 ISO file has finished downloading, click "Finish" to close "mediacreationtool.exe".
11. Open the following folder:
C:\Program Files12. Right-click on the "WindowsApps" folder and click "Properties."
13. "WindowsApps Properties" will open, so open the Security tab and click "Advanced Settings".
14. The "Advanced Security Settings for Windows Apps" window will open, so click "Change" to the right of Owner.
15. The "Select User or Group" screen will appear, so click "Advanced".
16. "Select User or Group (Advanced)" will be displayed, so click "Search".
17. Many names will be displayed in the search results, so select the user name you are currently signed in with and click OK.
18. Make sure your user name is displayed in "Enter the object name to select" and click OK.
19. Once you have confirmed that the owner has been changed to the currently signed-in user,Without checking anything Click OK.
20.You will be returned to "Windows Apps Properties," so click "Advanced Settings" again.
21.The "Advanced Security Settings for Windows Apps" window will open, so click "Change Permissions."
22.Then it will change to the "Add" button, so click it.
23. The "Permission Entry for WindowsApps" will open, so click "Select a principal".
24. The "Select User or Group" screen will appear, so please follow steps 15 to 18.
25.Then, "Basic Permissions" will be displayed. Check "Full Control" and click OK.
26. Select the added user andWithout checking anything Click OK.
27. If a "Security Application Error" appears, click "Continue Anyway."
*It's easier to hold down the Enter key than to click "Continue." However, if you press it too long, you may end up opening a folder or file.
28.If "Windows Security" appears, click OK.
29. Close "Advanced Security Settings for Windows Apps" and "Windows Apps Properties" by clicking the X button.
You should now have access to the "WindowsApps" folder.
30. Right-click on the Windows 11 ISO file you just downloaded > Check more options > 7-Zip > Click "Open."
31. Open the “sources” folder.
32. Double-click the largest file, "install.esd," to open it.
33.You will see folders such as "1", "2", "3", etc. Open the folder that matches your version of Windows 11.
1 = Windows 11 Home
3 = Windows 11 Pro
34.Once the folder is open, open "Program Files" > "WindowsApps".
35. There are five folders named "Microsoft.Paint_11.2201.22.***" in the "WindowsApps" folder. Select them while holding down the Ctrl key, then left-click and hold down the five selected files. Move them to an empty area in the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder and release the left-click.
The old version of Paint has now been copied.
36. Press Windows key + R to open Run, type ms-settings:appsfeatures-app and press Enter.
37. The "Installed Apps" window will open, so please uninstall Paint.
38.Start buttonRight-click on it and click "Terminal (Administrator)".
If the User Account Control message appears, click Yes.
39.Copy the following command and right-click on the terminal to paste it, then press Enter.
Add-appxpackage -register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Paint_11.2201.22.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\appxmanifest.xml" -disabledevelopmentmod
This completes the installation of Paint version 11.2201.22.0.
Please open Paint and check it. (It will be displayed in English.)
2023 / 09 / 18:
If you want to display in Japanese, close Paint, copy the following command, paste it into Terminal, and run it.
Add-appxpackage -register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Paint_11.2201.22.0_neutral_split.language-ja_8wekyb3d8bbwe\appxmanifest.xml" -disabledevelopmentmodAdditionally, please download and run the following tool to automatically edit the registry values necessary to resolve the issue where Paint won't start after restarting your PC.
Regarding the use of homemade software
Paint_11.2201.22.0.exe.zip(Do not use on any operating system other than Windows 11)
Please back up the following keys beforehand:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\RestrictedServices\AppIso\FirewallRulesOnce downloaded, unzip it and run the file "Paint_11.2201.22.0.exe" inside.
If the User Account Control message appears, click Yes.
A confirmation will be displayed, so if you have backed up the registry keys, click "Yes".
Once you're done editing, restart your PC and try opening Paint.
It is usually registered in the Start menu.
If you get an error when starting Paint and it won't start, update Paint to the latest version, then uninstall it, paste the command into Terminal and run it to succeed.
If an error occurs in the terminal, it is possible that the "Microsoft.Paint_11.2201.22.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" folder in the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder has been deleted. In that case, open the Windows 11 ISO again with 7-zip, copy it, and then run the command.
Current issues and update information for version "11.2201.22.0"
2023 / 09 / 18:
We have summarized the currently confirmed issues in version "11.2201.22.0".
- When displaying Japanese, if you enter characters in some fonts and press Enter, the font will change to "Meiryo."
- If you enter full-width characters after selecting a font, the font is not applied.
However, since there are no color issues, it is easier to use than version "11.2304.33.0".
This is not a bug, but if you reset the Paint app, the Japanese display will change to English, and the folders necessary for Japanese display will be deleted from the "WindowsApps" folder.
Microsoft.Paint_11.2201.22.0_neutral_split.language-ja_8wekyb3d8bbweExtract the above folder from the Windows 11 ISO file and copy it to the "WindowsApps" folder, then run the command to return to Japanese display.
update information
2023 / 09 / 18:
- The issue of Paint not launching after restarting the PC was resolved by editing the registry value.
- Editing the registry value involves searching for "11.2304.33.0" among hundreds of values and changing it to "11.2201.22.0," so we've created a tool to make this process easier.
- A command to display in Japanese has been added.
In line with these updates, some content has been edited.
