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how do I make a border around text?

May 14, 2012 3:17 AM

I am doing a small advert and would like to put a border around it so that it stands out better on the page - how do I do this - think its maybe something to do with the fill tool??

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    1. hatstead,
    May 14, 2012 4:17 AM   in reply to AURORA JEWELLERY
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    Access the rectangular marquee tool

    Make a rectangular selection surrounding the area containing the text

    Go to Edit>Stroke (Outline) selection. In the dialog, position the stroke inside, select the color, and select the width.

     
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    2. Elements User,
    May 14, 2012 4:24 AM   in reply to AURORA JEWELLERY
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    I tried to figure out but only options I could find - Styles on top. There is something called 'Drop Shadows' which adds shodow to two parts of each font. For more effects, you may also want to try Text Content in Editor.

     
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    3. AURORA JEWELLERY,
    May 14, 2012 4:37 AM   in reply to hatstead
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    thanks for the advice, I can see the stroke (outline) selection option - but its not highlighted for me to be able to select it??!!

     
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    May 14, 2012 5:07 AM   in reply to AURORA JEWELLERY
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    ok. Try this;

     

    1. Open your picture file
    2. Duplicate the background layer
    3. Access the type tool and enter your text. The text will be on its own layer. Right click the text layer in the layers palette, and simplify the layer
    4. Drag out the rectangle with the marquee tool. You should see "marching ants"
    5. Apply the stroke
     
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    5. AURORA JEWELLERY,
    May 14, 2012 6:21 AM   in reply to hatstead
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    awsome thank you so much - it looks fab now!!

     
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    6. hatstead,
    May 14, 2012 6:32 AM   in reply to AURORA JEWELLERY
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    You're welcome. Glad to help.

    Please check the correct answer option to call attention to this work flow.

     
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