Er, create a grid in one layer then fill with the paint-bucket thingy. (prefers Paint.net for quick stuff)
(FeralCatManUnusual disease collector.,
Sat 12 Dec 2009, 19:30,
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might be different if you've got the full programe
but there is no really easy way for elements, probably best to build a shall check pattern (4 squares), then save it to the "patten fill" options. you can then just flood a larger image. (in the time it took to work that out someones probably given a better answer)
(ms morbolorem ipsum dolor sit amet,
Sat 12 Dec 2009, 19:30,
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its possible, but i can't remember how you do it. :( so just look in "help" and it might be there. or just use the default "tiles-smooth" pattern fill and colour it in.
edit: ah, you figured it. :)
(ms morbolorem ipsum dolor sit amet,
Sat 12 Dec 2009, 19:39,
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It's in edit/define pattern in CS2.
Then you can select pattern fill with the fill tool and it'll be in the list of patterns you can choose from.