Step 1To 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.

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Step 4Now 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.

Step 5You 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

Step 5

Step 6This 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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