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Text Shadow Generator

Create stunning CSS text-shadow effects with multiple layers, colors, and blur.

Layer 1
2px
2px
4px
Color
64px
Text Shadow
css
.text {
  color: #1f2937;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00000080;
}

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSS text-shadow syntax?

The syntax is text-shadow: offsetX offsetY blurRadius color. Example: text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3). You can stack multiple shadows separated by commas for layered effects. Tip: use a subtle shadow (1px 1px 2px) with low opacity for improved text readability on backgrounds.

How do I create a neon glow text effect?

Stack 2-3 text-shadow layers with increasing blur radius and a bright color. Example: text-shadow: 0 0 7px #fff, 0 0 10px #fff, 0 0 21px #0ff, 0 0 42px #0ff. Use a dark background and a bold font for the most dramatic effect.

How do I create a 3D or embossed text effect?

For embossed text, use a light shadow above and a dark shadow below: text-shadow: 1px 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5), -1px -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.3). For a 3D stack effect, add multiple shadows with increasing offsets at the same blur (0). Tip: match the shadow direction to your page's light source.

Does text-shadow affect performance?

text-shadow is generally lightweight, but stacking many layers (5+) with large blur values on frequently re-rendered text can slow painting. Tip: for animated text, prefer one or two shadow layers and keep blur under 10px. Avoid applying complex text shadows to long paragraphs.

What is the difference between text-shadow and -webkit-text-stroke?

text-shadow casts a shadow behind the text glyphs. -webkit-text-stroke draws an outline around each glyph. Combine both for outlined text with a glow: -webkit-text-stroke: 1px #000; text-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff0. Tip: -webkit-text-stroke is not standard; use it for decorative headings, not body text.