What is Box Shadow?
- Box shadow is a CSS property that allows you to add shadow effects to elements on a web page.
- This property allows you to specify the horizontal and vertical offset of the shadow, the blur radius, and the color of the shadow. You can also specify multiple shadows, which can be used to create more complex effects.
Syntax:
box-shadow: h-offset v-offset blur spread color;
- Parameters:
- Horizontal offset: The distance the shadow is offset to the right of the element.
- Vertical offset: The distance the shadow is offset below the element.
- Blur radius: The amount of blur applied to the shadow.
- Spread radius: The amount by which the shadow is spread out.
- Color: The color of the shadow.
Understanding CSS Shadows: Box Shadow vs. Drop Shadow
In this article, we explore the complex world of CSS shadows and clarify the key distinctions between “Box Shadow” and “Drop Shadow.”
Table of Content
- What is Box Shadow?
- Advantages of Using Box Shadow
- What is Drop Shadow?
- Advantages of Using Drop Shadow
- Difference between Box Shadow and Drop Shadow