How to Make a Stroke Around an Object in InDesign
InDesign CS5 is an advanced page design and production software included in Adobe Creative Suite. This industry-standard software uses boxes and frames to insert graphics or type elements on the page which you can frame with a stroke or rule for emphasis. When you first place an image or text box on the page InDesign assumes you don't want a line around the element. The Control panel provides a one-click procedure for the page designer to add a stroke to an object.
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Instructions
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Open the InDesign document that has the object you want to frame with a stroke. Click with the Selection tool (black arrow) to apply a stroke to the frame or box around the object; click with the Direct Selection tool (white arrow) to apply a stroke to the actual path of the object.
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Select "Window" from the main menu. Scroll down to "Stroke" to bring up the Stroke panel.
Click the up or down arrow to select a stroke weight. Alternatively, type a value in the text field. -
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Select the line style by clicking on the Line menu below the stroke weight text field. Double-click on the stroke color window to add your preferred color to the stroke.
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