If you want certain words to stand out from the rest of your text, one option is to outline the desired word. Photoshop allows you to choose from countless options for colors, borders, opacity, etc., and offers many alternatives for outlining text, depending on the version you are using.
If you are interested in learning how to make your text distinctive, you are in the right place. This article will discuss how to outline text in Photoshop and offer detailed step-by-step guides on the best methods.
How to Outline Text in Photoshop Elements
If you are using Photoshop Elements and want your text to stand out, follow the steps below:
- Launch Photoshop Elements and open an existing document if you have one, or create a new one.
- Type the text you want to outline. Make sure you can see it clearly by zooming in or enlarging.
- Copy the layer by typing Ctrl + J.
- Rename the layers so you know which one you’re working on. We recommend working on the copied version and leaving the original intact. If you make a mistake, you can always go back to the original and start again.
- Gonna Layer.
- Press Layer style.
- Open Style settings.
- Select Strokecustomize settings including color, size, and opacity, and then press OK.
There is also another method you can use:
- Select the text you want to outline by holding down Control on Windows or Command key on a Mac and click the layer thumbnail.
- Create a new layer.
- Gonna Select.
- Press Modifyand then select Expand. Here you can customize the selected borders.
- Select the paint bucket, choose the color, and click anywhere between the text and the borders.
- Gonna Select > Deselect or type Ctrl + D on windows Command + D on Mac to deselect the text.
- Turn off the text layer.
How to outline text in Photoshop for printing
When preparing your file for printing, you must convert the text to outlines. That way you ensure that the changes you made to your font are preserved and the position of the text is saved.
The process is simple and requires only a few steps:
- Right click on the text layer and click Convert to shape.
- Save your file.
Can you easily outline text in Photoshop on an iPad?
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to outline text in Photoshop if you’re using an iPad. You can customize your text by changing its font, color, opacity, etc., but you cannot outline it.
How to Outline Text in Photoshop CS6
If you are using Photoshop CS6 and want to outline your text, check out the steps below:
- Launch Photoshop and type the text you want to outline or open an existing document.
- Go to the layers section, right click on the text layer and select Fusion options.
- Check the checkbox next to Stroke.
- Customize the Size, Position, Mix mode, Opacityand Color of the contour.
- When you’re done, tap OK.
How to outline text in Photoshop CS3
Outlining text in Photoshop CS3 is simple and can be done in a few steps. Follow the instructions below to outline your text:
- Launch Photoshop and type the text you want to outline or upload an existing document.
- Hold Control or the Command key on your keyboard and select the text layer.
- Click on Select > Modify > Expand.
- Expand your text depending on the size of the outlines you want. The more you expand the text, the larger the outline will be. You’ll notice that the dotted lines around the text have expanded. The space between the font and the dotted lines will be the outline.
- Make sure the text layer is selected and tap the button at the bottom right to add a new one.
- Select the Paint pot tool on the left.
- Choose the color of your outline.
- Click anywhere in the text to apply the color and deselect the text.
- Select Layer 1 and drag it below the text layer.
Make your text stand out
Whether you’re creating a logo, business card, artwork, or just want your text to stand out, it’s possible to do it in Photoshop in just a few steps. Although the process may be different depending on the version you are running, outlining text is not difficult and can have multiple benefits.
We hope this guide helped you learn how to outline text in Photoshop and make it distinctive.
Do you often make your text stand out by outlining it? What method do you use for that? Tell us in the comments section below.
