CSS Text-shadow

The CSS text-shadow property allows you to add a shadow effect to text within an element. It enables you to create a visual effect that makes the text stand out by giving it depth and emphasis.

The syntax for the text-shadow property is as follows:

selector {
  text-shadow: h-shadow v-shadow blur color;
}

• selector: Represents the CSS class or selector of the element containing the text.
• h-shadow: The horizontal offset of the text shadow. A positive value moves the shadow to the right, while a negative value moves it to the left.
• v-shadow: The vertical offset of the text shadow. A positive value moves the shadow down, while a negative value moves it up.
• blur: The blur radius of the text shadow. A higher value creates a more spread-out and softer shadow. A value of 0 means no blur, resulting in a sharp shadow.
• color: The color of the text shadow. It can be any valid CSS color value, such as a named color, hexadecimal value, RGB, or HSL value.

Example:

h1 {
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

In this example, the <h1> element will have a text shadow with a horizontal offset of 2px, a vertical offset of 2px, a blur radius of 4px, and a semi-transparent black color (rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)).

You can apply text-shadow to different elements and use different colors, offsets, and blur values to achieve various visual effects. By using multiple shadows with different colors and offsets, you can create more complex and layered text effects.

It’s important to use text-shadow judiciously, as excessive or contrasting shadows can negatively impact readability. Subtle shadows are often more effective for adding depth and emphasis to text without overwhelming it.

Additionally, consider the contrast between the text color and the shadow color to ensure that the text remains legible on various backgrounds. Always test your text shadows on different devices and browsers to ensure they appear as intended and do not cause readability issues.