# PhotoshopElements

# Stroke (outline) objects on a layer

You can use the Stroke command to automatically trace a colored outline around a selection or the content of a layer.

Note: To add an outline to the background, you must first convert it to a regular layer. The background contains no transparent pixels, so the entire layer is outlined.

1. Select the area in the image or a layer in the Layers palette.
2. Choose Edit > Stroke (Outline) Selection.
3. In the Stroke dialog box, set any of the following options, and then click OK to add the outline:
   Width
     Specifies the width of the hard-edged outline. Values can range from 1 to 250 pixels.

   Color
     Sets the color of the outline. Click the color swatch to select a color in the Color Picker.

   Location
     Specifies whether to place the outline inside, outside, or centered over the selection or layer boundaries.

   Mode
     Specifies how the paint that you apply blends with the existing pixels in the image.

   Opacity
     Sets the opacity of the paint you apply. Enter an opacity value or click on the arrow and drag the pop‑up slider.

   Preserve Transparency
     Strokes only areas containing opaque pixels on a layer. If your image has no transparency, this option isn’t available.

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