About the CSS Text Shadow Generator

We created this tool to make it easy for designers and developers to create beautiful and complex `text-shadow` effects without having to write the CSS by hand. The `text-shadow` property is incredibly powerful, allowing you to add depth, outlines, glows, and other cool effects to your text. However, creating multiple shadow layers can be a tedious process of trial and error.

Our visual generator solves this problem. You can add as many shadow layers as you want, and for each one, you can visually adjust the X and Y offsets, blur, and color. All your changes are reflected in real-time in the preview panel, so you know exactly what you're creating. Once you're done, the tool generates a clean, single line of CSS for you to copy and paste right into your project.

How to Use the Tool

• Use the sliders for each layer to adjust the X Offset (horizontal position), Y Offset (vertical position), and Blur radius.
• Click the color swatch or edit the text input to change the color and opacity of each shadow layer.
• Click the "+ Add Layer" button to stack multiple shadows for more complex effects, like outlines or 3D text.
• Change the text and background colors in the top panel to see how your shadow looks in different contexts.
• The final `text-shadow` CSS rule is always visible in the "Generated CSS" box, ready for you to copy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CSS text-shadow property work?

The `text-shadow` property takes a comma-separated list of shadows. Each shadow is defined by at least two values (X and Y offset), and can optionally include a blur radius and a color. For example: `text-shadow: 2px 2px 5px #00000080;` creates a single, soft black shadow.

How do I create an outline effect?

You can create a crisp outline by using multiple shadow layers with zero blur. For example, you can create a simple 1px black outline with four layers: `1px 1px 0 #000`, `-1px -1px 0 #000`, `1px -1px 0 #000`, and `-1px 1px 0 #000`.

Can I reorder the shadow layers?

Currently, the tool does not support reordering layers. The layers are applied in the order they are listed, with "Layer 1" being the top-most shadow. You can achieve different effects by adding and removing layers and adjusting their properties.

How do I control the shadow's transparency?

You can control the transparency by editing the color value in the text input next to the color picker. You can use an RGBA value (e.g., `rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)`) or an 8-digit hex code (e.g., `#00000080`), where the last two digits control the alpha (transparency).

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, absolutely. Our CSS Text Shadow Generator is completely free. All the magic happens in your browser, and we never see your designs or data.