Outlining text

Just to completely clarify here:

In InDesign and most other Adobe apps, "outlining" text means converting it from font glyphs to complex vector shapes that are no longer editable "letters." This is a debated practice; it used to be common for certain kinds of print preparation and some printers (usually ones using antiquated processes) will still ask for it. It's also done with a few letters or words when the designer wants to modify or blend the letterforms, as is often done in Illustrator. But for many reasons, it's something to avoid in InDesign unless you have well-understood and well-thought-out reasons for doing so.

I think what you mean is simply putting an outline around letters. Easy-peasy in most Adobe apps; just select an outline color and thickness. You can then tweak how the line lays on the letter shape (outside, inside, on the center of the outline itself).

But wait, there's more! If what you want is to make the text stand out from a complex background, you can use a variety of effects that are more subtle than a hard line. Put your title in a text frame, select the frame, and explor the Object | Effects options, especially the bevels, glows and shadows. You can get a very distinctive look that isn't at all "fancy" looking but is more elegant than just a colored outline.

Hope that helps, or at least brings the other comments into focus.

Do not outline any font in InDesign, only for graphic purpose, like filling a letter with an image, otherwise avoid outlining text.

Hello @OzPhotoMan,

With the text selected you can add a stroke in a couple different places, the text tools at the top or from the swatches panel, you can adjust the weight in the stroke panel. Circled below are the fill and stroke colors

Regards,

Mike