This generator provides a visual way to preview and create text shadows using the CSS text-shadow property. Text shadows can be applied to any text on a webpage, allowing you to add depth, emphasis, or subtle visual effects that enhance readability and design.

Instead of manually experimenting with CSS values, this tool lets you adjust the shadow settings in real time and immediately see how they affect the text. Once you’re happy with the result, you can copy the generated CSS code and apply it directly to your project.

The text-shadow property requires four values to define the appearance of the shadow: Horizontal Length (controls the left or right position of the shadow), Vertical Length (controls the up or down position), Blur Radius (determines how soft or sharp the shadow appears), and Shadow Color (sets the color of the shadow).

By adjusting these values, you can create anything from subtle shadows for improved readability to bold, dramatic effects for headlines and decorative text.

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How to Use?

The css text shadow generator is a great tool to help you learn about using the css property text-shadow.

1. Alter the text color and background color of the container to the look of your choice.
2. Adjust the horizontal length for the shadow, options are available between -20px to 20px.
3. Adjust the vertical length for the shadow, options are available between -20px to 20px.
4. The blur radius will change the blue effect of the shadow, between 0px - no blur, up to 25px.
5. Lastly you will be able to change the shadow color to any shade of your choosing.