Last updated on Feb 24, 2025

Learn how to add shadow effects to enhance the visual appeal of the text used in designs.

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Follow along with any design and learn how to add shadow effects to the text.

  1. Open a design in the Adobe Express editor and add text to it.

  2. Select the text box on the page, then go to the left panel and navigate to Text > Effects.

  3. Choose the desired Shadow effect and select the settings icon to customize the text and shadow color.

    Tip:

    Select the Custom option to adjust the BlurAngle, and Distance to add a custom shadow effect.

Adobe Express editor with a design open, showing the Text panel in the Effects section. Various shadow effects are displayed, with a shadow effect applied to the text on the page.
In the left panel, go to Text > Effects to apply your desired shadow effect to the text.