changing the colour of strokes in photoshop elements 10

[Deirdre S]

I use the preset effects in PE all the time. Especially the black stroke which is set to 29 pixels. But 98% of the time I want it white. Then I have to press V, select the layer I want changed, right click to edit, and choose the little black box which gives me the option to have any colour I want. Choose white. Save. Save... and it's done. Is there any way to change the preset color on that particular stroke to white?

[JenniferZ]

When you go to select the new stroke color, do you see anywhere on the panel where it says, "Make default," "New Style/Effect," or something similar? In full PS, it is easy to re-set presets and add new styles/configurations by making selections in the panel and then selecting either "Make default" or "New preset." Make default, obviously, changes the default setting for that effect. "New Style/Effect" actually adds that style/effect to your palette, so you can get to it with one click.

 

HTH!!

[Deirdre S]

Hello JenniferZ and thank you for responding. Unfortunately although I was very excited about the idea, the Elements series does not seem to have that option. I will keep looking for a way to do this, though. Eventually... :>)

[jenrou]

I'm not up on all the PSE tricks, but I usually just use the Edit/stroke outline and it has a place to change the color. This may not be what you are talking about.