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CSS Text Shadow Generator

Add depth to text with custom text shadows.

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What Is a CSS Text Shadow Generator?

The CSS Text Shadow Generator adds depth, emphasis, and style to typography. Adjust horizontal and vertical offsets, blur radius, and shadow color to produce a classic drop shadow or a soft glow, with a live preview and copy-ready CSS. Text shadows are a lightweight way to improve title and heading legibility on busy backgrounds.

How to Use This CSS Text Shadow Generator

  1. 1
    Set the X and Y offsets to determine the shadow direction.
  2. 2
    Adjust the blur radius — more blur creates a glow, less creates a crisp shadow.
  3. 3
    Pick the shadow color and copy the generated text-shadow declaration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The X offset moves the shadow horizontally and the Y offset moves it vertically. Positive values push the shadow right and down, negative values left and up.
Use a large blur radius with zero offsets and a color close to the text color (or brighter). The result looks like the letter is glowing.
Yes, CSS text-shadow accepts comma-separated shadows. This tool generates a single shadow; you can stack additional ones in your stylesheet for effects like neon signage.

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