In Photoshop Elements 1, how do I put a frame/box around some type ?

I am doing a post card and I want to find out how to put a box around some text (i.e. a text box) and then be able to alter the thickness of the line.

Go to File>new>blank file. Enter the dimensions of the card, background white (or whatever suits you), resolution 300px/in
With the rectangular marquee tool, drag out a box of suitable size. You will see "marching ants" surrounding the rectangle.
Open a blank layer at the top in the layers palette
Go to Edit>Stroke(Outline) selection. Enter the width of the stroke (try 5 px), select the color, place it inside
Type the text to be within the confines of the text box with the type tool
N.B. The advantage to having the stroke on a separate layer is that if you don't like it, you can delete the layer and replace it

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