Creating cool text effects in Squarespace with CSS (7.0, 7.1 CE & 7.1 FE)

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We’ve already covered a couple of ways to add different effects to headings in Squarespace, such as adding a lowlight, having the font as an outline, and even adding a brushstroke as the text background.

However, there are a lot more things we can do to bring regular headings to the next level.

In today’s tutorial, we’ll be looking at 3 ways to create AMAZING looks with text shadows, and very little effort.

Sounds good?

Then let’s jump right into it!

Tutorial

That’s all for now! I hope you enjoyed this one.

Until next time,

B.

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Full code

Style #1: Simple text shadow

h1 {
  text-shadow: -5px -5px 0 #5C381D;
}

Style #2: Offset font color

h1 {
  color: #ECC8A7;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke-width: 2px;
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: #5C381D;
  text-shadow: 5px 5px 0 #ECC8A7;
}

Style #3: Super cool retro/vintage effect

h1 {
  -webkit-text-stroke-width: 3px;
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: #5C381D;
  text-shadow:
    -5px 5px 0 #5C381D,
    -10px 10px 0 #205855,
    -15px 15px 0 #FF8301;
}