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CSS Box Shadow Generator

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CSS Box Shadow Generator

In CSS, the box-shadow property is used to create shadow effects for HTML elements. This property allows you to add a shadow to the box (element) on which it's applied, creating depth and separation from the background. The box-shadow property can create a variety of shadow effects by specifying parameters like the shadow's position, size, color, and blur radius.

Here is the basic syntax for the box-shadow property:

box-shadow: h-shadow v-shadow blur spread color;
  • h-shadow: This parameter specifies the horizontal position of the shadow. A positive value moves the shadow to the right, and a negative value moves it to the left.
  • v-shadow: This parameter specifies the vertical position of the shadow. A positive value moves the shadow downwards, and a negative value moves it upwards.
  • blur: This parameter defines the blur radius of the shadow, creating a more or less diffuse shadow effect. Use a value of 0 for a sharp shadow.
  • spread: This parameter controls the size of the shadow, expanding or contracting it. A positive value expands the shadow, and a negative value contracts it.
  • color: This parameter specifies the color of the shadow.

Here's an example of how to use the box-shadow property to create a simple shadow effect for a box:

.shadow-element { box-shadow: 10px 10px 5px 0px #888888; }

In this example:

  • The .shadow-element class applies a box shadow.
  • 10px specifies a 10-pixel horizontal shadow.
  • 10px specifies a 10-pixel vertical shadow.
  • 10px sets the blur radius to 5 pixels, creating a slight blur.
  • 10px is the spread value (no spread).
  • #888888 defines the shadow color as gray.

You can customize the box-shadow property to create a variety of shadow effects, including inset shadows, multiple shadows, and more complex visual effects. It's a versatile property for adding depth and dimension to elements on your web page.


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