outline with inkscape

[Ctutor]

Travis, I know you showed how to do this but I can't remember where. I'm trying to print out an outline of some text. The font I have comes out in bold black. I want to change it to just an outline to cut out. I tried to change the fill which worked but how do I outline the darn thing without any fill. that is probably the clue but how do I do it? I'm using Inkscape. 

[Dan]

Darryl, I'll try to help. Select the text. At the bottom left of the window you should see an X next to the color palette. Right click on the outline color you want and select the Line option. Next, right click on the X next to the color palette and select Fill. I'm doing this from memory as I'm not at me desk right now.

 

I hope this helps.

[Ctutor]

Yep that was it Thanks...

[jerry1939]

Thanks Dan. I did not know that. I haven't tried it yet, but I read on 2 sites that a red LINE is easier to see when cutting.

 

I just tried what I was doing all along. While holding SHIFT, click the STROKE color. Release SHIFT and select FILL. 2 ways to accomplish the same result.

 

I hate learning new things. I will take an aspirin now and nap for a while.

[Lucky2]

Jerry, if what your doing now works, you might be better off sticking with it. This new way of doing it, could do nothing but confuse you.

Len

[WayneMahler]

You can also drag the color of choice to the lower color bar. Just click and hold the color of choice to the selection, Many ways to get to the end means.

[Phantom Scroller]

Don't you just love this forum. I learn something everyday on here and it's free thanks Guys.

[Travis]

Heck, I even learned a couple new tricks.