08-19-2018, 04:38 PM
Note that this method of putting a border around the text isn't really good. If you want a really clean border, do this:
* With the text layer active: Layer>Text to path
* Add a new layer, filled with transparency
* Edit>Stroke path (use Line mode)
In addition to giving cleaner results, this method allow to control how the corners are handled (round/sharp/bevel).
In the image below, the top is the method you describe, and the bottom is the path-based one. Notice:
* With the text layer active: Layer>Text to path
* Add a new layer, filled with transparency
* Edit>Stroke path (use Line mode)
In addition to giving cleaner results, this method allow to control how the corners are handled (round/sharp/bevel).
In the image below, the top is the method you describe, and the bottom is the path-based one. Notice:
- On top, the flatness on the left or the G and the right of the P
- On top, the poor handling of the M
- On bottom, the sharp corners (round corners are also an option).