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Text Shadow Generator

Build 3D text effects and multi-layered CSS text shadows with color, blur, and offsets.

Text Color
Font Size36px

Shadow Layers

Layer 1
Layer 2
Offset X2px
Offset Y2px
Blur4px
Opacity15%
Shadow Color
Premium Typography
font-size: 36px;
color: #2563eb;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 4px 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

What is a Text Shadow in CSS?

The text-shadow CSS property adds shadows to text. It accepts offset X/Y coordinates, blur, and color values.

Why Use a CSS Text Shadow?

Text shadows make text readable on top of complex image backgrounds, and enable vintage, 3D, or neon typography glow designs.

CSS Syntax & Controls

It works similarly to box-shadow but applies directly to characters, without spread radius and inset attributes.

text-shadow: <offset-x> <offset-y> <blur-radius> <color>;

Best Practices

  • Use soft, highly blurred shadows for overlaying white text on bright photos.
  • Stack multiple small-offset layers to create organic 3D text extrusions.

Common Mistakes

  • Using dark text shadows on dark theme text, which decreases readability.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use this Generator

  1. Type your custom title and adjust font sizing.
  2. Add shadow layers and adjust their directional offsets.
  3. Verify text readability, then export the styles.

Browser Compatibility

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use multiple text shadows?

Yes, you can comma-separate multiple layers to build advanced glow or retro 3D effects.