![]() ![]() You can always go back if needed (Ctrl + Z).Īt this point, you can simply toggle off the visibility or delete the text layer so that only the outline is left. These are the settings I used but they’ll differ depending on your text and how thick you want the title outline. Set the Stroke Width, Color, and Location. Then, with the Stroke layer selected, go to Edit> Stroke (Outline) Selection. Next, with the text layer selected, hold Ctrl & click on the thumbnail to select the text. Rename the new layer “Stroke” or “Outline”. First, add a new layer above the simplified text layer. If you are satisfied with the title as is you can simply add a stroke on a separate layer. ![]() You can then change the % between letters to bring them closer together.Īdd Outline (Stroke) on a Separate Layer (See Bonus Tip below) In “Type Options” Check-Show Asian Text Options, click OK. If you don’t see this in the Tool Options box at the bottom of the workspace when using the Type tool, go to Edit> Preferences> Type. You can get a little bit of control by adding Asian text options but this only allows you to decrease the spacing not increase. Kerning (the spacing between letters) isn’t an option in PSE. Since the text layer will need to be simplified it’s a good idea to work with a copy so if a mistake is made or you change your mind it’s easy to start over using the original text layer. Rename the first text layer “original” and the copied layer “working” or something that makes sense to you. It doesn’t matter what color is used for the font since it will not show. That is definitely not what you want! In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to create an outlined title in Photoshop Elements.įirst, choose a thick, bold font and type the desired title. ![]() In Photoshop Elements, if you apply the stroke on the same layer as the text both the text and stroke disappear when the opacity is lowered to 0%. Note: Photoshop/CC users can find a comparable tutorial here. In PS/CC, the stroke (outline) can be added on the same layer as the text then when the opacity is reduced to 0% the text disappears and the stroke remains. An outlined title will add impact and visual interest to the layout you’re creating without detracting from the design or story. Creating outlined titles in Photoshop Elements is a little different from creating them in Photoshop/CC (PS/CC). ![]()
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