The panel consists of several sections that allow applying various visual effectsto a selected layer. Tabs with currently enabled effect are highlighted with green color.
The General section shows the settings which are specific to the layer's type (e.g. Shape layer as show on the sample screenshot). Other sections, with visual effects are identical for all layer types.
Effect tabs
Use this tab control to switch among the visual effect panels.
Check the option to outline the selected shape layer. Select the outline color from the drop down palette or drag the color picker tool over the screen.
Also, specify the line width in the document units.
Check the option to fill the selected shape layer with a solid color. Select the fill color from the drop down palette or drag the color picker tool over the screen.