✨ Shadow Layers
Quick Presets
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Text Shadow
Generated CSS
Layered typography effectsCombine up to eight independent shadows for depth, neon, outlines and dimensional retro styles.
Precise live controlsEdit offsets, blur, opacity and validated colors while previewing every change instantly.
Developer-ready CSSCopy a full rule or raw value, download a stylesheet and restore your latest design after refresh.
How to create a CSS text shadow
- Enter preview text and choose its size, weight and colors.
- Select a preset or add a shadow layer.
- Set horizontal and vertical offsets to control direction.
- Adjust blur and opacity for a crisp offset or soft glow.
- Combine layers, compare them by disabling individual effects, and export the CSS.
Understanding text-shadow syntax
Each layer uses horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius and color. Unlike box-shadow, text shadows do not support spread or inset. Multiple effects are separated with commas and painted in order.
Typography effect tips
- Keep shadows on ordinary body text subtle to preserve readability.
- Build neon effects with same-color layers at increasing blur radii.
- Use zero blur and repeated offsets for crisp retro lettering.
- Verify contrast on the final background and at smaller screen sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can text-shadow create an outline?
Yes. Four crisp shadows positioned left, right, above and below can approximate an outline.
How do I make a neon glow?
Use bright text and stack zero-offset shadows of the same hue with progressively larger blur values.
Does text-shadow affect layout?
No. The effect is painted around glyphs without changing text dimensions or surrounding layout.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The editor operates locally. Its latest state is stored locally only to restore your work.