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SteveH59
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Border around gradient filled rectangle

Apr 13, 2012 9:22 AM

Hello

 

I am hoping for some assistance with this query, if possible.

 

I have Photoshop CS and I am not sure how to create a rectangular box (in the corner of a photo) with a black border of about 3px, and the inside of the box should be coloured in an orange-yellow gradient.

 

Then I want to create another rectangular box (in a different corner of the same photo), again with a black border of about 3px, and the inside of the box should be a straight white.

 

I have tried it using the rectangular marquee tool and then going to Edit | Stroke (3 px), but the border itself is coloured orange/yellow. I click the gradient tool and that part seems OK, but I end up with an orange/yellow gradient framed by a yellow border - and not a black one.

 

Many thanks

249 Views   2 Replies   Latest reply: SteveH59, Apr 13, 2012 12:29 PM
 
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  • R_Kelly
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    1. R_Kelly,
    Apr 13, 2012 9:48 AM   in reply to SteveH59
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    One way is to use shape layers and layer styles.

     

    The small fx at the bottom of the layers panel to get the layer styles dialog.

     

    1. use the rectangle tool to draw the boxes

     

    2. add a stroke and gradient overlay style to the first

     

    2. add just a stroke layer style to the second

     

     

    Untitled-2.jpg

     
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    2. SteveH59,
    Apr 13, 2012 12:29 PM   in reply to R_Kelly
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    Hello R Kelly

     

    Many thanks for that - I have managed to do it now.

     

    Cheers

     

    Steve

     
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