April, 2007
In this tutorial we will show you how to use the outline tool in Corel Draw. Tutorial Includes project files.
First choose the Rectangle Tool from the Toolbox.
Click and drag to create a rectangle.
Choose the Pick Tool.
Click on any color in the color palette to fill the rectangle.

Now we will change the Outline Width:
Choose Pick Tool from the Toolbox. Select the rectangle.
Then choose the Outline Tool from the Toolbox and a fly-out will appear.
Select Eight Point Outline


Now, lets change the Outline Color.
Choose the Pick Tool.
Right click on any color in the color palette to set a new outline color.
You can also set the color through the Outline Tool:


Then Click OK:

Now we will set the Outline Style:
CorelDraw offers many outline styles, from dots to dashes and combinations.
Lets click on the "Outline Tool" to open the fly-out.
Click on the first icon to open the Outline Pen window.
Then choose style and select the one you like the best.
Then Click OK.

This is the result:

Have fun!!
Download the original source files from this tutorial in Zip format Here
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