Outlines / Borders / Frames ??????

Hello,
I once knew it, but I forgot.
I am trying to put a border, or color around a Font, or Picture. It has to be able to detect the edges of the picture or Font.
I remember that I was able to change the color and width of the border very easily and quick.

I use Photo Shop and Corel Draw. Does any one know how to do this on Both Programs???

If anyone could get back to me asap, that would be awesome.
Are there any other good forums out there, or is this the best one?

Thanks in advance.
Andreas

In PS you just add the stroke layer effect. It's under the layer effects button in the Layers Palette.

In Corel Draw you just select and an item and then right-click on the color you want the outline to be.