How to put an outline around text using photoshop for a nice effect for just about anything

2. Step 1
To begin, we are going to start
with a New Document.
I started with a new canvas
shaped 500×200. The
background doesn’t matter at
this point.

3. Step 2
Start off with typing out your text.
I choose yellow text, but the font-
color is something that can be
changed at anytime.

4. Step 2

5. Step 3
To add a customized outline
to your text, We are first
going to create a new layer.
Move this newly created
layer, behind your text layer.

6. Step 3

7. Step 4
Now that we have created a new layer,
we are now going to make a selection
around your text layer. To do this, we
are going to hold down Ctrl, and click on
the text-layer icon. (the little image on
the left side of your layer.) At this point,
your text should be selected.
Go Select Modify Expand. Enter 2px.

8. Step 5
You should now see the selection
around the text expand outwards by
2px. Next, pick a color you would like
to outline your text with, and fill in the
new layer. I choose black.
You can use the brush or bucket

9. Step 5

10. Step 6
This outline effect also works with
other colors and gradients. Different
Fonts. It will also work for your logos
and buttons. There are many things
you can use this photoshop text
effect for. I probably use this outline
effect more than any other
photoshop effect.

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