Do you want to outline text in Adobe Photoshop? You can make a border around text using Strokes in a few simple steps. Strokes are bold outlines that can be applied to any layer in Adobe Photoshop. This wikiHow will teach you how to add a text outline using strokes in Adobe Photoshop on your PC or Mac.

Things You Should Know

  • Strokes are bold outlines that can be applied to any layer in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Right-click the text layer, click "Blending Options", then "Stroke".
  • You can adjust the Size, Position, Blend Mode, Opacity, and Color of your Stroke.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open Adobe Photoshop and launch a new or existing file.
    • To create a new file, click File, then New....
    • To open an existing file, click File, then Open....
      • Find your file using the File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
  2. 2
    Select the layer for your Stroke. You can create a new layer or use an existing one.[1]
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  3. 3
    Select the text tool and insert your text. Customize your text to your liking.
  4. 4
    Right-click your text layer and click Blending Options…. You can find your text layer in the Layers panel.
  5. 5
    Click Stroke. It will be checked off when activated.
  6. 6
    Adjust Stroke preferences. You can adjust the Size, Position, Blend Mode, Opacity, and Color.
    • To adjust the Size, use the slider or manually input the value.
    • To adjust the Position, select Inside, Center, or Outside.
    • To adjust the Blend Mode, select your preferred mode.
    • To adjust the Opacity, use the slider or manually input the value.
    • To adjust the Color, click the color box and select the desired color. Click OK.
  7. 7
    Click OK. Your Stroke settings will be applied and saved.
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