Question 1

What is the CSS text-shadow property?

Accepted Answer

The CSS text-shadow property adds shadow effects to text. It accepts a comma-separated list of shadows, each defined by: horizontal offset (px), vertical offset (px), blur radius (px), and color. Example: text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);

Question 2

Can I stack multiple text shadows?

Accepted Answer

Yes! CSS text-shadow supports multiple shadows by separating them with commas: text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black, 0 0 10px blue. Each shadow is rendered in order, from first (bottom) to last (top). This tool lets you add, configure, and remove as many shadows as you need.

Question 3

What does the blur radius do?

Accepted Answer

The blur radius controls how spread out (blurry) the shadow is. A value of 0 produces a sharp shadow. Larger values create a more diffuse, soft shadow. Unlike box-shadow, there is no spread radius option for text-shadow, so blur is the only way to control shadow size.

Question 4

What browsers support text-shadow?

Accepted Answer

CSS text-shadow is supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. It has been widely supported since 2010 and does not require any vendor prefixes. It is safe to use in all production environments.

Question 5

How do I create a neon glow effect?

Accepted Answer

For a neon glow, stack multiple text-shadow layers with the same color but increasing blur: text-shadow: 0 0 5px #fff, 0 0 10px #fff, 0 0 20px #ff00de, 0 0 40px #ff00de. Start with a white core shadow, then add wider colored shadows for the glow effect. Use a bright saturated color for the outer layers.

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