How do I show just the outline of a shape?

Hello,

I am trying to put a rounded rectangle around some text but it only makes a filled shape and covers the text. How do I put just the border of a rounded rectangle around some text?

Thx

hi,
don't know if this is what you want.....

but after you put in your text
then create a new layer
then choose your marquee tool
and draw the box and center it around your text
the go to edit >stroke.. youl get window and you can choose the color and border thickness, blending options....

you 'll find similar instructions in your help for other nice little features

micky said:

Hello,

I am trying to put a rounded rectangle around some text but it only makes a filled shape and covers the text. How do I put just the border of a rounded rectangle around some text?

Thx

Hi Micky,
- Activate the Rounded Rectangle tool and create a shape layer
- Add to the shape layer "Stroke" style (Layer > Layer Style > Stroke)
- Set layer "Fill" to "0%" (screenshot)

thx a lot guys. That worked, but now I'm having trouble cropping it to include only the rounded edges. I tried the crop tool but it only makes a rectangle.

oops, after thinking about that, I guess all images are rectangular, so nm.

I guess what I'm asking is if there is a way to "cut" or "crop" with the rounded rectangle tool?

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