A subtle text shadow can add depth or a glow effect to a heading, while a heavier shadow can create a bold, dramatic look — dialing in the right combination of offset, blur, and color is easier visually than guessing values in code.
Adjust the horizontal and vertical offset, blur radius, and color with live sliders while watching a sample heading update in real time, then copy the exact CSS declaration once it looks right.
This is useful for adding a finishing touch to a hero heading, creating a glowing or embossed text effect, or just exploring what different shadow parameters look like before committing to one in your actual design.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I stack multiple text shadows?
Yes, CSS text-shadow accepts a comma-separated list of shadow definitions for layered effects; this generator produces a single shadow, which you can duplicate and adjust manually for a multi-layer look.
Does text-shadow work the same as box-shadow?
They use similar syntax (offset, blur, color) but text-shadow applies specifically to the glyphs of text rather than an element's box, and doesn't support a spread parameter.