Adding Borders

Adding Borders

You can add a border around an image, specifying the type, width, and color. You can add image borders using the File Properties dialog or the Profiles Editor. Use the File Properties dialog if you want to add borders for a single image only. Use the Profiles Editor if you want to add borders for a profile, which can be used when capturing future images. See Capture Profiles.

Note Other ways to modify the edge of images are to add padding or add an edge effect (such as a torn edge).

How to Add a Border Using the File Properties Dialog

  1. Capture or open an image.
  2. Double-click the image (not the shape).
  3. In the File Properties dialog, select the Appearance tab.
  4. In the Border section, select the type of border to add (e.g., solid, double, dashed).
  5. In the Width field, enter the size of the border (in pixels).
  6. In the Color field, click the down arrow to select a color for the border. To see advanced color options, select More colors.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Click to save your work.

How to Add a Border Using the Profiles Editor

  1. Select View > Profiles, and from the drop-down on the left side of the local toolbar, choose the profile.
  2. In the Profiles Editor, select the Appearance tab.
  3. In the Border section, select the type of border to add (e.g., solid, double, dashed).
  4. In the Width field, enter the size of the border (in pixels).
  5. In the Color field, click the down arrow to select a color for the border. To see advanced color options, select More colors.
  6. Click to save your work.

What's Next?

If necessary, you can continue editing the image (e.g., adding objects, effects, a callout; cropping the image; resizing the image). Otherwise, you can finalize the image by saving it. See Editing Images.