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.

• 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.

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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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  • To create a new layer, click New layer in the Layers panel menu.
  • If desired, you can combine or unlock layers in Photoshop.
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  • You can center the text, change the text color, or use an added font.

  

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  Right-click your text layer and click Blending Options… . You can find your text layer in the Layers panel.

  

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  • 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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