Here are three commonly used and effective text effects that are
used in web headers, ebook covers and other web graphics.
Outline - This refers to the effect where each character has an
outline around the colored body of the character. The vast
majority of the time, this outline is a different color than the
character color. However, you can add a same-color outline when
you want to "fatten up" some characters. Typically, you would
want to choose an outline color that will provide good contrast
with the background to make the characters stand out sharply
against the background and does not clash with the color of the
character.
Drop Shadow - As the name implies, a drop shadow is a layer of
color (often a contrasting color with the text), that has the
same shape as each of the characters. This special effect gives
the appearance that the characters are floating just above the
background. This can give the illusion that the text is
3-dimensional.
Glow - This is very similar to the outline effect, except that
the "outline" is not sharply defined. Instead, it spreads out a
little from the character, becoming more faded at the outer
edges. This gives a character the appearance that it is glowing,
hence the name. Also, the glow effect is typically a different
color from the body color of the text. Adding a glow around some
of your text helps that text to readily stand out.
When used properly, special text effects can make short segments
of text more noticeable and even more readable. When used too
often or applied to full sentences or paragraphs, they can
become a distraction. These special effects are appropriate in
web headers, ebook covers, and order buttons. Use them wisely
and sparingly, and they will enhance your web graphics!
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