How to Add Strokes to Text in Photoshop on PC or Mac

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Do you want to outline text in Adobe Photoshop? You can make a border around text using the stroke effect in a few simple steps. 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

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    • 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).
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    You can create a new layer or use an existing one. [1]
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    Select the text tool and insert your text . Customize your text to your liking.
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    You can find your text layer in the Layers panel.
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    It will be checked off when activated.
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    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 .
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    Your Stroke settings will be applied and saved.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/using/fills-strokes.html

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