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Add shadow effects to text with CSS
The text-shadow property in CSS is used to add shadow effects to text, creating depth and visual appeal. This property helps make text stand out and gives it a three-dimensional appearance on web pages.
Syntax
text-shadow: h-shadow v-shadow blur-radius color;
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
h-shadow |
Horizontal offset of the shadow (required) |
v-shadow |
Vertical offset of the shadow (required) |
blur-radius |
Blur distance (optional, default is 0) |
color |
Shadow color (optional, uses text color if not specified) |
Example 1: Basic Text Shadow
The following example shows a simple shadow with horizontal and vertical offset −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
text-align: center;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
padding: 50px;
}
.shadow-text {
font-size: 48px;
color: #333;
text-shadow: 4px 4px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1 class="shadow-text">TUTORIALSPOINT</h1>
</body>
</html>
Large text "TUTORIALSPOINT" appears with a dark gray shadow offset 4px to the right and 4px down.
Example 2: Colored Text Shadow
This example demonstrates adding a colored shadow to text −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
text-align: center;
background-color: #e8f5e8;
padding: 50px;
}
.colored-shadow {
font-size: 48px;
color: #2c3e50;
text-shadow: 4px 4px tomato;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1 class="colored-shadow">TUTORIALSPOINT</h1>
</body>
</html>
Dark blue text "TUTORIALSPOINT" with a bright tomato-colored shadow offset to the bottom-right.
Example 3: Blurred Text Shadow
The following example adds a blur effect to the shadow for a softer appearance −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
text-align: center;
background-color: #fff9e6;
padding: 50px;
}
.blurred-shadow {
font-size: 48px;
color: white;
text-shadow: 6px 6px 10px #333;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1 class="blurred-shadow">TUTORIALSPOINT</h1>
</body>
</html>
White text "TUTORIALSPOINT" with a soft, blurred dark shadow creating a floating effect.
Example 4: Multiple Text Shadows
You can apply multiple shadows by separating them with commas −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
text-align: center;
background-color: #1a1a1a;
padding: 50px;
}
.multi-shadow {
font-size: 48px;
color: #fff;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 0px red,
4px 4px 0px blue,
6px 6px 0px green;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1 class="multi-shadow">TUTORIALSPOINT</h1>
</body>
</html>
White text with layered colored shadows creating a 3D rainbow effect with red, blue, and green shadows stacked.
Conclusion
The text-shadow property is a powerful tool for enhancing text appearance. You can create simple shadows with just offset values or complex effects using blur radius, colors, and multiple shadows.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T12:04:25+05:30
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