The great thing is that a wide variety of 3D effects can be created using CSS and JavaScript. When thoughtfully implemented, this enables text to stay accessible and responsive. It’s a far cry from the days when such effects were only available through the use of images.

Today, we’ll take a look at some snippets that feature beautiful 3D text effects. They run the gamut from calm and classy to outrageously animated. There’s something here for just about every need.

Letters on a Shelf

Here’s a fun example that shows off the power of the Three.js library. 3D text appears on a series of shelves – but there’s more than meets the eye. Click or touch a letter, and it goes tumbling to its imminent doom.

See the Pen Interactive 3D-Letters using Three.js &Cannon.js by Angela Galliat

Dot Matrix Signage

This text snippet simulates the look of a dot matrix sign and even lets you input your own custom text. As the sign rotates horizontally, note the subtle changes in hue. It nicely mimics the type of shading effect you’d see in the real world. Moving your cursor up and down also tilts the viewing angle.

See the Pen Pseudo 3D text by JK

Comic Book Heroes

The use of a cartoonish font and CSS animation make this example stand out. Rather, each word “jumps” at you in staggered intervals. Text outlines and shadowing help to bring out that third dimension.

See the Pen CSS 3D Text Effect by Kyle Wetton

Wavy Words

Amazingly, this 3D wave effect is done with pure CSS (and just over 50 lines, to boot). A unique layered look is combined with a blend mode to add a touch of mysticism. The gentle animation means that you can call attention to text without overwhelming users.

See the Pen Only CSS:Text Wave by Yusuke Nakaya

In the Shadows

Perhaps it sounds simplistic, but CSS shadows offer an effective way to add a 3D effect. Here we have a demonstration of two different ways to achieve three dimensions. Using the CSS filter property allows some of the page background to come through, while text-shadow provides a more traditional look.

See the Pen 3D effect with shadows by zastrow

Going Retro

We admit that this particular effect may not be appropriate for most projects. But it’s still great fun. The retro video game vibe and pulsating text go together like PAC-MAN and dots. It may even make you want to pull that old Commodore 64 out of storage.

See the Pen ’80s Inspired Pure CSS graphics by CurleyWebDev

The Strokes

3D doesn’t have to mean undignified. Take this stroked text for example. It offers plenty of multi-dimensional impact but has been designed to blend in. This minimal effect could be great for article headlines or page titles.

See the Pen YPZJQz by @TimLamber

Set In Stone

Want even more subtlety? This engraving effect adds dimension and a bit of class. The styling was crafted with CSS, while the current date is generated via JavaScript. It’s going 3D without getting into anyone’s face.

See the Pen CSS only 3D engraved stone by Michael Burridge

Add 3D Text Effects with CSS & JavaScript

Whether you’re looking to add movement and interactivity or subtle decoration, 3D text effects can help. They call attention to important content and allow you to break out of the mundane.

What’s more, you don’t necessarily have to write a massive amount of code to create something unique. Some of the examples above were built with a relatively small amount of CSS. You can start small and work your way up to something grander if need be.

More Text Effect Snippets

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While CSS media queries can help us adjust text to the needs of mobile devices, there are other exciting ways that developers are taking up this challenge. Let’s have a look through some of the more interesting techniques for utilizing responsive text.

Responsive LESS Mixin

If you’re using the LESS CSS preprocessor, this mixin will automatically generate code that will nicely scale down text-based on-screen resolution.

See the Pen Responsive Text Mixin by Jonathan Davis

Driving that VW

I’ve been using CSS for quite awhile, but I never knew about the units for sizing elements according to their viewport. In this example, the vw unit is used to automatically size text according to the viewport’s width. And it’s actually supported (at least partially), all the way back to IE 11. Color me surprised!

See the Pen A responsive text by Hakan Kösekadam

Single Line Text With a Better Vue

There are times when, because you’re a designer, you really want the text to stay on a single line – regardless of screen size. You’ll find several options for this type of functionality, including this example that uses Vue.js.

See the Pen vue-responsive-text by Joshua Kleckner

Responsive With Flair

Here’s an example that isn’t so much about the size of the text but rather rearranging it in a fun and attractive way. Changing the viewport size sets off an animation as the text conforms to the new container size.

See the Pen Responsive text animations by Blake Bowen

Staying Within the Lines

The ability to maintain consistent vertical spacing throughout multiple devices is an excellent thing for UX. The example below uses a SASS mixin to do just that, with a notepaper background to prove the point.

See the Pen Responsive Text by David Conner

Controlling Your Properties

CSS custom properties (aka “variables”) are the latest “must-have” feature that is making its way into our development toolbox. They work similar to a variable in PHP or JavaScript, as they can be called anytime and save you from a ton of repetition. Here’s an example that uses variables, along with the CSS calc function to automatically resize text.

See the Pen Responsive fonts with CSS Variables by Dannie Vinther

Responsive Text Slider

A text-based slider is so nice because it’s an incredibly lightweight way to call attention to content. This responsive example uses pure CSS along with Bootstrap to create something attractive and functional.

See the Pen Responsive text slider with Bootstrap by Priscila Cunha

Fitting In

While we previously looked at an example that kept text on the same line across screen sizes, this one differs because it will move items to a new line when necessary. However, it will still ensure that text maintains a consistent size. So it’s a bit of the best of both worlds.

See the Pen Responsive Text (Auto-scale text) by Emil Devantie Brockdorff

Smooth and Sassy

We’ve already looked at a LESS mixin, so we have to give Sass some love as well. This one provides a very smooth transition in text size as the viewport changes.

See the Pen Responsive Text Mixin by mike

Character Counts

What if you want to make your text responsive based upon several characters in a line? Here’s an example that uses CSS element queries to make it happen. This provides a nice intro to the power of an up-and-coming feature in CSS.

See the Pen Responsive Text Length by Tommy Hodgins

Taking Better Control of Text

As we’ve found, you can take several different approaches to implement responsive text into your design. What’s nice is that so many methods are essentially automatic – meaning that you don’t have to worry about making your own calculations for smaller screens. It saves time and works.

The newer CSS specifications like element queries and custom properties give us finer control over how our text and design elements behave. Our text is becoming the benefactor of these advancements and will result in a more readable mobile web.

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When the communication is in print or online, the non-verbal cues are a bit different. In the voice-less mediums, we have layouts, colors, and images to support our directives. And, of course, there’s typography.

It’s a subtle overture, but the typefaces and font styles we use may actually carry subliminal connotations. Designers can play on our subconscious responses to different styles of typography to help support the main theme of any project.

Font Readability

There are a lot of fancy fonts out there that may be tempting. But if they sacrifice readability, it’s almost never worth it. People are far more likely to be accepting of a message that is stated clearly in both words and typeface. This is especially important if you are asking people to do something.

One study shows that, in a test group, people were more likely to make a decision when the message was easier to read. Following that philosophy, creating call-to-actions using highly readable fonts should encourage the most engagement.

Of course, this article suggests that in some cases you might want something a little less accessible, for example, if you want people to spend more at a restaurant.

For many people, if something is difficult to read, the perception is that it is more challenging to do, yet in the food service world, that may mean they won’t mind paying higher prices.

Masculine or Feminine Fonts?

Like many things, even fonts can be classified as masculine and feminine. Feminine fonts can be described as fine, serifed, sleek, and elegant, and masculine fonts can be characterized as being blocky and bold.

When you analyze various collections of masculine or feminine fonts, you find that these generalizations largely hold true.

This insight can be used to help effectively target specific genders in marketing campaigns. Websites or advertisements that are meant to appeal to the male or female demographic can strategically utilize fonts to support that goal.

More elegant curving fonts may serve products intended for women, while items for men could benefit from bolder, more angular typefaces.

For the most part, corporate typography tends to lean toward the more masculine fonts, as they seem to indicate a greater sense of organization and professionalism. And not surprisingly, feminine fonts are still typically the most useful for feeling pathos.

I think there’s a joke about stereotypes in there somewhere, but at the risk of inciting a riot, I’m just gonna leave it alone.

Serif or Sans-Serif?

The oldest debate in the world of fonts has been whether to serif or not to serif. The difference is in the tiny little brush strokes at the end of a letter.

There are plenty theoretical arguments in favor of both styles, but ultimately, there doesn’t deem to be any scientific evidence that endorses the use of one over the other.

Although, it does appear that most users prefer sans serif fonts for websites and email but prefer serif fonts in business documents. That means that Times New Roman might still be the standard for resumes, but Arial is better as the default for your inbox.

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There’s still a lot we don’t really know about the typeface. Can the font you use make your work seem more authoritative? Perhaps there is no significant difference between the serif Georgia (my all-time favorite font) and sans serif Tahoma.

But when you go a little broader and compare the gravitas of Helvetica with, say, the perpetual butt of font jokes, Comic Sans, there’s a major disparity.

Choose Your Font

Font choice can be used to make as much of an impression as the words that comprise the copy. Websites or businesses that are creative or design-based may benefit from more artistic fonts. While institutions that require trust and credibility may want to look for more structured typefaces.

Some situations naturally lend themselves to using a specific genre of typography. In the end, though, deciding on the best font for your purpose and medium largely comes down to a matter of preference and pre-disposition.

As long as your choices are readable, purposeful, and appropriate for the circumstances, most decisions won’t be wrong.

Remember, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel; you just need to use the existing model to propel you forward.

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Modern CSS and JavaScript techniques are capable of so much more. Individual letters can dance across the screen in highly-sequenced animations. Special effects can add 3D-like depth, while masking introduces textures to the presentation.

If you’re looking to grab a user’s attention – you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a collection of CSS and JavaScript snippets that will bring your words to life.

The following snippets run the gamut with regard to complexity and potential use cases. And they’re all sure to stand out. Here we go!

Falling Words CSS Effects

Here’s one way to dissect a paragraph. This JavaScript-powered animation takes words and piles them up at the bottom of the screen. You can also drag and toss them about. This effect could be a great way to enhance an old-school tag cloud.

See the Pen Falling Words by Gayane Gasparyan

Jello Stretchy Variable Font

Sometimes a special effect can add context to a word. This squishy take on “Jello” is a perfect example. It jiggles – just like the popular dessert. A variable font is used along with SVG to create this bouncy masterpiece.

See the Pen Jello Stretchy Variable Font by Pete Barr

Montserrat Text Animation

Stylized text works great for logos and titles. But when you add movement, it takes things to a whole other level. Here we have a Google font that has been brought to life with some colorful animation.

See the Pen Text Animation:Montserrat by Claire Larsen

Move to Mars!

Even if you’re not ready to move to the red planet, this animation is otherworldly. The load sequence of the elements is an attention-getter, for sure. And it also fits perfectly with the retro aesthetic of the presentation. We might just book a flight.

See the Pen Move to Mars! A CSS only booking form by Jamie Coulter

Kinetic Typing Animation

Why settle for a boring old resume when you can do something unique? That’s the premise of this developer’s animated skills. It makes excellent use of typography, along with a simple color scheme.

See the Pen Scene.js Kinetic Typing Animation by Daybrush

Rainbow Text Hover Animation

Here’s proof that you don’t need to go overboard with movement. A CSS conic gradient was used to create the delightful “rainbow” effect on this text. Hovering transforms it to use a singular color.

See the Pen Rainbow text hover animation by Sarah Fossheim

Simple Neon Text Effect

Add this snippet to the “less is more” category. A simple neon text effect brings contrast here, but the little details make it even better. The intermittent dimming of the text adds both fun and realism.

See the Pen NEON TEXT by Mohammad H Alijany

NITW Text Animation

There’s so much to love about this presentation. It’s simple, fun, and subtle. The movement of individual letters is noticeable – but not distracting. And there’s a television-like quality to its look. Plus, the interactive elements serve to enhance the experience.

See the Pen NITW Text Animation by cpsdqs

More Than Words Alone Can Say

The ability to dress up text with code opens the door to creativity. Under the right circumstances, movement and interactivity are welcome additions to a website.

And sometimes, it’s the simplest things that make the most significant difference. Sure, it’s possible to create cinematic effects. But subtlety can also stand out. The great thing is that you get to decide what works best for your messaging.

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Modern CSS has a way of making things easier. And the drop cap is no exception. It’s now possible to create an attractive and functional element.

No wonder web designers are flocking to them. They add a professional and elegant touch to blog posts and long-form content. Drop caps are capable of more than you might think. Here are eight unique implementations that show what’s possible.

Beautiful Book Layout with Drop Cap

Let’s start with a nod to the drop cap’s lineage. This snippet recreates a book layout – complete with beautiful typography. The drop cap uses a CSS float, along with the :first-letter pseudo-element, to position the letter.

See the Pen Book Layout by Erin E. Sullivan

CSS Houdini – Simple Generative Drop Caps

Here’s a fun example of web technologies dressing up a single character. Each time you refresh the page, the background of this drop cap changes. This generative effect is powered by CSS Houdini. Let’s see a printed page beat this one.

See the Pen CSS Houdini – Simple Generative Drop Caps! ✨ by George Francis

CSS Drop Cap Numbers

Drop caps aren’t only for paragraph text. They can also add a dimension to other HTML content. Here, a colorful character dresses up an ordered list element. You might use a similar effect to make multi-step instructions easier to follow.

See the Pen DropCap Nubers by Thom Epps

Huge Drop Cap CSS

Drop caps often fit within the first few lines of a paragraph. But this snippet aims to go bigger. A giant red character towers above the rest of the text. And it also serves as a background. It’s an attention-getting look. But some accessibility tweaks would help with legibility.

See the Pen Big Drop Cap by Noah Blon

Beautiful & Accessible CSS Drop Caps

How do drop caps impact accessibility? A poor implementation could make it harder for users of screen readers. These examples demonstrate a couple of ways to keep the characters accessible. One uses a pseudo-element, while the other hides a copy of the decorative element.

See the Pen Creating Beautiful and Accessible Drop Caps (Completed) by Aquent Gymnasium

Accessible Drop Cap Examples

Keeping with the theme of accessibility, here are three drop-cap examples. In this case, author Adrian Roselli recommends the third implementation. It’s the only one that is CSS-only. There’s also a companion article that digs into the options.

See the Pen Accessible Drop Caps by Adrian Roselli

Styling an Ornate Letter Drop Cap

Positioning a drop cap can be a challenge. For example, getting the character to look good with paragraphs of various lengths is tedious. This example uses CSS transforms to account for the paragraph’s line height. The idea here is to create more predictable results.

See the Pen Styling an Initial Letter “Drop Cap” by Andy Hullinger

Drop Cap Ordered List Grid

Here’s a simple CSS snippet that makes ordered list items stand out. First, it uses the CSS counter() function to enumerate each item. Then, it uses CSS pseudo-elements to add bold styling to the digit. The use of CSS Grid ensures that the presentation is responsive.

See the Pen dropcap-grid ol by Stephen Lindberg

Dropping Some CSS Style Into Your Text

It’s easy to see why drop caps have become commonplace. First, they add creative flair to plain text. Plus, they can help make long passages of text more intuitive. They can also serve as an extension of your brand.

And CSS offers multiple options for adding drop caps to your layout. The examples above demonstrate what’s possible. You can create beautiful characters that maintain accessibility. What’s not to love?

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They also serve as a cultural marker of sorts, helping us define an era. For example, Star Wars has come to define the late 1970s and early 1980s. These days, the title of Stranger Things has forged its own signature.

Thus, it’s no wonder that web designers use title sequences as a proving ground. By recreating their favorites in CSS and JavaScript, they’re sharpening their skills and paying tribute.

Let’s have a look at eight famous titles that designers felt worthy of imitation. Some are spot-on facsimiles, while others use a bit more artistic license. But they’re all worth celebrating in our book.

Avengers Infinity Title Morph

The Avengers comic and movie series is a worldwide phenomenon. This morphing presentation starts with the unmistakable logo and shuffles through various characters. SVG and JavaScript combine here to create a smooth and sharp animation style – Hulk would be proud!

See the Pen Avengers:Infinity Morph by Noah Malewicz

CSS Itchy & Scratchy from The Simpsons

Everyone’s favorite cartoon cat and mouse are represented here with pure CSS. The opening title (shown in countless episodes of The Simpsons) demonstrates the power of CSS positioning and transforms. It might even outshine the intentionally simplistic style of the original.

See the Pen CSS Itchy &Scratchy (from The Simpsons) by Alvaro

Animated CSS Title from Frozen

The title text from the much-adored Disney films is recreated using a variety of CSS techniques. The snippet combines gradients, blend modes, and background clipping to bring the logo to life. Even better is that you can customize the text by clicking and writing a message.

See the Pen CSS only Frozen text by Mandy Michael

Netflix Intro Animation in Pure CSS

Ready for some binge-worthy shows? This Netflix intro sequence looks incredibly authentic. Best of all – there’s not a single line of JavaScript in sight. This intricate presentation fully consists of HTML and CSS.

See the Pen Netflix Intro Animation Pure CSS by Claudio Bonfati

SNL Text Animation

Live from the web, it’s Saturday night! The legendary Saturday Night Live has gone through multiple styles. This animation reflects the modern motif, with a mix of hand-drawn letters and the New York City skyline. The best part? You don’t have to stay up late to watch.

See the Pen SNL Text Animation by Tom Miller

Responsive Pac-Man Title & Playable Game

While not a full-on recreation of the title sequence, this PAC-MAN snippet still looks familiar. And thanks to some clever JavaScript, you can play the game right on your device. Go ahead and give it a try – we’ll be here when you get back.

See the Pen Pac-Man Game (vanilla JS) – Responsive by Margaux Darriberouge

Friends TV Title & UI

Relive the glory days of the popular 90s sitcom with this snippet. The instantly-recognizable font and colors are all there. You’ll also find a card UI, with fun character quotes that display upon hovering over one.

See the Pen F.R.I.E.N.D.S by echobrain

Aliens Animated Title

This spooky glowing text from the sci-fi film franchise certainly sets the mood. And it was built using surprisingly little CSS. We’re not sure what’s scarier: the movies or the ease with which this was created!

See the Pen Aliens text animation by Chris Smith

The Fusion of Code & Pop Culture

Perhaps people don’t gather around the television to watch as a group these days. But TV shows, movies, and games still connect us. And the code-based tributes above are a fun way to share that bond.

They also demonstrate some impressive technical leaps forward. Web animation, typography, and special effects have evolved quite a bit. Each plays a role in making these snippets recognizable and enjoyable.

More Text Effect Snippets

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Typography on the web has changed a lot over the past decade or so. Whereas we used to have just a few basic fonts to choose from, we now have more than enough options to satisfy our appetites for beautiful, attention-grabbing headlines.

Unlike that newspaper (which generally used one font for its headlines), web designers are exercising their creative freedom to use different types of fonts. Some use the more traditional bold, serif, and sans-serif fonts, while others use more modern styles and weights.

Let’s take a look at how designers are utilizing large headlines to convey a message. Most don’t apply to news, per se – they’re more about branding. But, as you’ll see, there is more than one way to successfully approach them.

I’m Your Man

It doesn’t get much bigger and bolder than SBS Australia’s I’m Your Man.

The interactive online documentary about boxing makes great use of strong, square type to create a rough and tumble-look. It goes perfectly with the concept of an urban boxing gym.

Landsec

Landsec uses large headlines strewn about in a kind of staggered circle. Hover over a headline, and the entire background changes, complete with a large photo taking up one slice of the “pie”.

Click a headline and your choice comes up as a giant presentation slide. Text is large throughout the entire experience. The UI is quite unique and the layout helps each headline to stand out on its own. This is a great example of creativity all the way around.

Himalaya

Himalaya utilizes a video background to emphasize the natural origins of their products.

And, even though the background uses muted colors, getting the text to stand out on top of it is a challenge. The use of color and a heavy font weight gets the job done and then some. The headline and moving background strike a great balance, though. It never feels like either one is overwhelming to the eyes.

London Under the Microscope

Staveley Head’s London Under the Microscope sports a beautiful simplicity. The title font is sleek and modern, while the color provides a perfect contrast with the nighttime background.

It even matches the subtle highlights of the photograph of Big Ben. On a side note: Be sure to wash your hands after using public transport.

N6 Lofts

Brooklyn is chic these days and N6 Lofts reflects its hometown. The art deco headline and all-caps descriptive text stand out nicely over the top of a sketch of the building itself.

You find out what the building was, what it is and what you could do there – all in a short paragraph. The rectangular outlines help to bring out the points of emphasis.

Isaac Levitan

This online ode to Russian artist Isaac Levitan makes great use of typography to help guide visitors on an incredible journey.

From the opening portrait, complete with signature font, to the timeline as you scroll through the site. A mix of beautiful type, striking images, and animation come together elegantly.

Univet

The approach Univet takes to oversized text is different than most. They turn the opacity way down as text hovers above (and blends in with) larger-than-life product images.

It’s a cool effect and, even though the contrast level isn’t high, the sheer size of the text keeps it readable. While not ideal for lengthy blocks of text, it works quite well in a case such as this.

Mile Inn

If you get into a competition with Canadian production company Mile Inn and try to out-font them, you’re going to lose – badly.

Click throughout the site and find incredibly large text in various placements and in creative ways. It may be a bit much in some spots, but there’s no way you’re going to miss their message. That in itself is a huge win.

Enrico Nardini

It’s hard to argue with the classic typographical look used by Enrico Nardini. After all, take a look at this fine spirit maker’s bottle design, and the very same fonts are what consumers see in stores.

The gorgeous serif headline is easy to read and features great use of letter and line spacing. The result is classy and on-point with the brand.

Keith Alva

Designer Keith Alva gets credit here for his incredibly clever site and for his use of truly oversized text. The fact that the content of the main headline has become part of the political lexicon of late makes it all the more cool. Plus, it just flat-out looks good.

Headlines Make News

The creative use of large text headlines by themselves won’t make for a great website. Rather, it’s a component that should fit in with the rest of the overall site design and layout. Designers have been using gigantic H1 tags since the 1990s.

So it’s more about using the right font, size, weight, and spacing to create something visually compelling.

The goal is to get people interested in what you have to say. The sites featured above should provide you with some inspiration in crafting your own creative message.

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Remember, though, that being highly selective with its use is key to the success of the distortion, as users don’t typically like overly obtrusive effects. Tread carefully if you plan to make use of this tiny design trend.

Today, we have a collection of stunning CSS and JavaScript snippets for creating text distortion effects for your web design inspiration. Enjoy!

You might also like our collection of glitch effect Photoshop Actions.

Glitched Text

Lucas Bebber has created an analog-like creation with just a slight touch of noise. It has been created using only CSS, so it’s lightweight and fast. The effect does have some subtle pausing throughout, ensuring that the animation doesn’t overly annoy viewers.

See the Pen CSS Glitched Text by Lucas Bebber

Ants!

This example makes clever use of Blotter.js, a modern JavaScript library for drawing creative text effects. Each symbol has been composed of hundreds of tiny irregular shapes that move in an almost chaotic fashion. The effect is not overwhelming, annoying, or irritating. On the contrary, it is intriguing and visually appealing.

See the Pen Ants! (with blotter.js) by Bennett Feely

Underwater SVG Text

Lately, water-inspired effects have become popular among creative web developers. Katrine-Marie Burmeister has created this simple solution that would give any text a lovely underwater touch.

See the Pen Underwater SVG Text by Katrine-Marie Burmeister

Loiquid Distortion Text Effect

This text effect example is much less extravagant than Bennet Feely’s and more intriguing than the previous example from Katrine-Marie Burmeister. It has a liquid-like behavior that is revealed when the user hovers over the lettering. It is simple yet eye-catching.

See the Pen distortion by Corentin

Particle Text

Every letter in this creation is composed of numerous dots that begin to move erratically when the mouse cursor hovers over them. It almost feels like you are going to blow them away.

See the Pen PARTICLE TEXT by al-ro

Text particle

Using thousands of solid circles of various sizes and colors, Thibaud Goiffon has created an outstanding distortion concept. He has also provided the viewer with a small control panel to edit such variables as gravity, duration, speed, radius, and resolution.

See the Pen Text particle by Thibaud Goiffon

Dynamic 3D confetti text

This example is a playground where you can edit your own text. Each symbol is composed of numerous colorful triangles of various sizes. Here, the distortion effect is quite delicate. The result is that the text looks elegant despite its bold appearance.

See the Pen dynamic 3D confetti text by Rachel Smith

Spark Text SCSS

This example has been created to amuse the viewer. Hover your mouse cursor over the text, and you will see a thin straight line blow each letter away like a sharp arrow. Of course, everything comes back to normal almost immediately.

See the Pen Spark Text SCSS by Tatsuya Azegami

Squiggly Text

This text effect feels like it is trembling with fear, so it will certainly come in handy for numerous Halloween-inspired websites. This is another pure CSS creation that cleverly makes use of SVG filters.

See the Pen Squiggly Text by Lucas Bebber

Text Distortion

This is another solution that requires user interaction. When the cursor hovers the text, a second layer appears. It consists of blue and pink colors that give each letter a mock 3D anaglyphic touch. It also has a slight vibrating effect that forces the text to pulsate, thereby unobtrusively drawing attention.

See the Pen Text Distortion by Jøshüå Wård

Text Scramble Effect

Justin Windle has taken one of the banalest text effects up to the next level. This typing effect looks simple but stylish. This example is so universal and elegant that it could easily be used on numerous types of projects.

See the Pen Text Scramble Effect by Justin Windle

With these text distortion code snippets, you can bring a playful feel to any project. They don’t require much effort and will all leave a lasting impression on your users and visitors.

More Text Effect Snippets

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But it seems like these effects have always worked better in print design. While web designers have had access to floating images around text, other bells and whistles have required hacks. That’s changing, thanks to modern CSS and JavaScript.

Now it’s possible to place text on custom paths that closely resemble those seen in print. Even better is that you can add animation and hover effects to further enhance the experience.

The possibilities are endless. To prove our point, here are eight CSS and JavaScript snippets that demonstrate custom text paths. As you’ll see, the results can be quite impressive!

SVG textPath Element Sale Banners

This collection of fictional ads offers two compelling examples of custom text paths. Both the serpentine ticker text and rotating text banner could be perfect for a sidebar. Each takes advantage of the SVG textPath element. The look is an attention-getter and even works well on small screens.

See the Pen Sale banner by @BrawadaCom

Fluid Gooey Text Background with SVG Filters

Here we have a bit of stair-stepping text that combines basic HTML with some clever use of CSS. SVG filters help define custom shapes, while Flexbox powers the layout. The entire presentation is responsive and scales beautifully on every screen size.

See the Pen Fluid Gooey Text Background by Luke Meyrick

SVG Paths Stretch Animation on Hover

There’s not much to see at first glance. But hover over this attractive text and watch the characters reach new heights – literally. SVG ensures that the text looks incredibly sharp, while JavaScript makes it interactive. It’s an example of how custom text paths can add the element of surprise to your content.

See the Pen SVG paths stretch animation on hover by Evan Jin

Text Path:Stamp

A bit of rounded text can do wonders for a logo. The fit and finish of this snippet are as good as anything you’ll find in print. You might even mistake it for an image. But the small bit of text at the bottom is indeed selectable.

See the Pen Text Path:Stamp by Peter Nowell

Text Path SVG Animation On Scroll

This snippet shows that text paths can also be used to enhance scroll effects. Text winds its way around a square-shaped path and reverses its course when scrolling up. The look is subtle and adds to the UX without overwhelming it.

See the Pen Text Path SVG Animation On Scroll by Corr

Mobius Methodology

Here’s an incredible navigation UI that demonstrates how design can add context to content. In this case, it’s used to illustrate the different steps in a process. Hover over an element to see a full-text description below.

See the Pen Mobius Methodology by Wayne McWilliams

Zip-Unzip Text Animation

This animation offers a fun way to reveal (and subsequently hide) content. Text scrolls vertically before “unzipping” itself to either side of the presentation. The effect is reversed to zip the content up again. The GSAP library is used in conjunction with SVG.

See the Pen Zip-Unzip Text Animation by Cojea Gabriel

CSS Grid & Shape-Outside Venn Diagram

Everyone loves a good Venn diagram, right? And this one is especially impressive, as it’s built with only HTML and CSS. CSS Grid makes the layout possible while allowing text to responsively fit the shape of its container. Scroll down to see an outlined version that shows exactly how each container was built.

See the Pen CSS Grid and Shape-Outside Venn Diagram by Adrian Roselli

Standout Shapes for Web Layouts

When you want to make a statement, custom text paths are an effective way to do so. They’re infinitely flexible and can be made to adapt to any screen. And when combined with other effects, they’ll add a “wow” factor that users will enjoy.

More Text Effect Snippets

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From assessing your website’s accessibility to generating sophisticated flexbox or grid layouts, refining typography, choosing the perfect color scheme, copying and pasting CSS animations, to beautifying code screenshots, this collection covers a broad range of web design needs.

No matter what kind of CSS time-saver you’re searching for, you’ll likely find it here. Keep these tools at your fingertips to make your CSS workflow quicker and that little bit easier.

CSS Grid Tools

These tools will allow you to construct grid CSS layouts quicker. They offer interfaces for defining columns, rows, and areas, making layout adjustments straightforward and code generation instant.

CSS Animation Tools

These CSS animation tools offer user-friendly interfaces to define keyframes, animation timing, and other effects, enhancing user engagement without needing JavaScript.

CSS Spinner & Loader Tools

These tools offer various types of copy and paste spinners and loaders that can be easily integrated into your web projects to maintain user attention during loading periods.

CSS Box Shadow Tools

These tiny tools will help create depth and emphasis on elements through shadow effects. With easy-to-use sliders and color pickers, these tools will generate the CSS code for soft shadows, glows, and more.

CSS Image Filter Tools

From blurring and color adjustments to custom filters, these image filter apps provide live previews and code snippets for enhanced image styling.

CSS Background Generators

These tools allow for the creation of animated and dynamic backgrounds. They offer options for gradients, images, and videos, enriching your web designs with backgrounds that can be static, animated, or interactive.

CSS Pattern Tools

These tiny tools specialize in generating repeatable, tileable patterns for web backgrounds. With options for shapes, colors, and level of complexity. They will provide unique ways to fill background spaces with visually appealing designs.

CSS Gradient Tools

Quickly create smooth and seamless gradients with these tools. They provide interfaces for radial or linear gradients, allowing for the customization of direction, color stops, and opacity for vibrant backgrounds or element fills.

CSS Generators

These tools are quick and efficient ways to produce ready-to-use CSS snippets for multiple design needs.

CSS Color Tools

Copy and paste palette generators, color pickers, and tools to ensure color harmony and contrast and help select complementary colors for cohesive designs.

CSS Typography Tools

These simple tools focus on text and readability. They allow for the manipulation of font sizes, line heights, and spacing, providing previews and code for typographic perfection in web design.

CSS Icon Tools

From generating icon fonts to SVGs, these tools simplify the process of integrating and styling icons, ensuring crisp, scalable graphics across devices.

CSS Quality Checkers

These tools will analyze and optimize your CSS files. They identify unused styles, redundancies, and potential improvements, helping to streamline stylesheets for faster load times and better performance.

Web Accessibility Tools

These tools ensure web content is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Recommendations for improvements to enhance usability for everyone.

Interactive CSS Learning

Through exercises, tutorials, and live coding environments, you can learn more about CSS properties and best practices in a practical, engaging manner.

Generate Code Screenshots

Ideal for tutorials, blogs, or documentation, these tools stylize code for readability and aesthetic appeal, supporting various programming languages and themes.

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