In this tutorial you'll learn how to add a cool outline effect to the text or objects in your designs.
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Note: This tutorial is for versions of Photoshop before version 6 — if you're using a newer version of Photoshop, this technique can be done quickly and easily using Layer Styles.
Type your text, making sure it remains on it's own separate layer.
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Hold CTRL on your keyboard and click on the text layer, and it will load a selection around your text. Choose Select » Modify » Expand and set it to about 2 pixels (you can try different settings to get various effects). Click the Background layer and then click the New Layer icon to make a new layer under your text layer (see sample of layer palette below). Select the color you wish to use for the inner part of the outline and press ALT+Delete to fill the selection with your foreground color.
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Now, click the Background layer again, and then click the New Layer icon to make another layer under the layer you just made. Choose Select » Modify » Expand and set it to about 1 pixel (again, you can try other settings). Choose another color to be the external part of the outline and fill your selection with that color. Press CTRL+D to deselect.
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If you'd like, you can continue by adding glow or shadow below the text, or any other effect that may be appropriate.
