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Text Shadow Generator online

Generate CSS text-shadow - live preview, multiple layers

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How to Use the CSS Text Shadow Generator

  1. Type your sample text into the preview field above to see it rendered live with the shadow settings.
  2. Adjust any available options shown - the output updates as you type.
  3. The result updates instantly - no submit button required for most operations.
  4. Click Copy or Download to take the output to your next step.

CSS Text Shadow Generator allows you to visually design complex shadow effects for your web projects. Drag the X and Y sliders to position the drop shadow, the blur slider to soften it, and the colour picker to tint it. The preview updates live on real text, and the generated CSS appears below - ready to paste into your stylesheet. Add more layers to build neon text effects, embossed styles, or stacked shadows.

How the CSS Glow Generator Works

The tool emits standard CSS text-shadow syntax: offset-x | offset-y | blur-radius | colour, comma-separated for multiple layers. Spread radius is intentionally omitted because it isn't part of the text-shadow spec (only box-shadow has spread). Output works in every modern browser - text-shadow has been universally supported since IE10, making it a reliable way to add a neon glow or depth to your typography.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a spread radius to text-shadow like I can with box-shadow?

No - text-shadow only takes offset-x, offset-y, blur-radius and colour. The CSS spec doesn't include spread for text-shadow, so this tool doesn't expose it.

How do I make a neon glow effect?

Stack three or four layers of the same colour with increasing blur radius and zero offset - 0 0 5px, 0 0 10px, 0 0 20px in the brand colour.

Do I need vendor prefixes for older browsers?

No - text-shadow has been supported without prefixes in every browser since IE10 (2012). The output is plain CSS.

Can the shadow colour have transparency?

Yes - pick an RGBA colour. Alpha is useful for soft shadows that pick up the background tint instead of looking flat.

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