[Inkscape-user] how do I draw a donut?

Hi All,

I am trying to draw a no parking sign. A red circle with width (donut) with a red slash through it. The I will add text of choice ("No Crabby Bosses", etc.).

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So far I can draw a solid circle, but I only want the circle to have width.

How do I do this?

Many thanks, -T