Skip to main content
_
_Steve_Dolan_
Participant
April 20, 2008
Question

changing shape border color

  • April 20, 2008
  • 5 replies
  • 45413 views
I'm working with Photoshop Elements 6

I've created a round rectangle. I want the shape to be black with a white border. However whenever I finalize and save, my white border disappears and I'm just left with a black shape. Edit > Stroke is'nt highlighted, and for the life of me I can't figure out how to change it.

Whenever I change the colors from black and white I dont seem to have this problem. How can I change/modify the BORDER COLOR of my shapes?
    This topic has been closed for replies.

    5 replies

    M
    Mark_Sand
    Inspiring
    April 20, 2008
    Steve,
    Another way:
    http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1J0LKwZOTRSzHQXXFJAS5rGdi40vJf
    - Simplify the shape layer and Ctrl-click to select it.
    - Add a blank layer below the shape layer.
    - Select>Modify>Expand.
    - Fill expanded oval with white.

    Edit: In the first step there is no need to simplify the shape layer. Just do the Ctrl-click to select it.
    H
    hatstead-pbiq5w
    Participating Frequently
    April 20, 2008
    Glad that it worked out for you.
    _
    _Steve_Dolan_Author
    Participant
    April 20, 2008
    Brain fart, I figured it out. I had to change the position of the line. Thanks for the help, very much appreciated.
    _
    _Steve_Dolan_Author
    Participant
    April 20, 2008
    That's what I was looking for thanks! Except I noticed that the smallest it can go is 1px. Thats a little too big for what I'm looking for.

    Is there a way to make the border smaller? I'm looking for a very thin line
    H
    hatstead-pbiq5w
    Participating Frequently
    April 20, 2008
    Steve,

    1. Simplify the shape layer, and Edit>stroke will be available
    2. CTRL+left click the shape layer in the layers palette - should see marching ants
    3. Edit>stroke - ?outside
    4. If your background is white, you will not see the white of the stroke - need contrast

    http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1VIYN3bamn2z7lD5GsLsYAeYK0qJU1

    Let us know how you make out.

    Ken
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices