How to Outline Text in GIMP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Have a GIMP file open.

   Have it ready to work on in front of you prior to selecting text by color and adding a stroke to the selection.
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   Step 2: Select the text tool from your Toolbox.

   It’s the bold letter “A” button.
   
   You can also click on the Toolbox, and type “t” to select text. , Do so by clicking and dragging the area for your text on your GIMP file. , Do so in the GIMP Text Editor box that appears. ,, Adjust the font and color to how you would like them to look. , You won’t be able to edit the text after you put an outline around it. , It’s the button with the stacked red, blue, and green boxes.
   
   You can also click your Toolbox, and type Shift + O. , It should all highlight. , Simply go to your Toolbox to set the foreground color to the color you’d like your border to be. , In the file menu bar, just click on “Edit,” and then select “Stroke Selection." Here you will be able to set the stroke width (5 pixels is pretty standard).
   
   Once you’ve set it, click “Stroke.” You’re done!
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   Step 3: Create the text layer.

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   Step 4: Type your text.

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   Step 5: Highlight the text in the GIMP Text Editor box.

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   Step 6: Set the text parameters in the Toolbox.

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   Step 7: Proofread!

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   Step 8: Click the “Color Selection Tool” in your Toolbox.

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   Step 9: Click your text.

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    Step 10: Set the foreground color.

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    Step 11: Set the stroke width.

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