Creating Rounded Rectangle Outline Colour Issue

Hi all,
I am wanting to create a rounded rectangle, with an outline or boarder with a colour black (Or other colours). But i am unable to find where i'm able to add an outline colour as an option before drawing out the shape or after drawing the shape.
The only option i am able to do is changing the background colour of the shape created, and i was wondering if you are able to add an outline when creating or after creating a rounded rectangles or other shapes...
Thanks,
James

But i am unable to find where i'm able to add an outline colour as an option before drawing out the shape or after drawing the shape.
Styles -> Stroke.

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