Creating Outlines for Text with CSS

Enhancing the readability and visual appeal of text can be achieved through various techniques. One such technique involves adding outlines to specific sections of text, drawing attention to important elements like names or links.

While the experimental text-stroke property in CSS3 remains elusive, a workaround exists using the supported text-shadow property. By employing four shadows positioned strategically, we can simulate a stroke effect around the text.

Consider the following code sample:

.strokeme {
  color: white;
  background-color: white;
  text-shadow: -1px -1px 0 #000, 1px -1px 0 #000, -1px 1px 0 #000, 1px 1px 0 #000;
}

By applying this class to a text element, we achieve the desired outlined effect.

This technique proves effective in enhancing the intuitiveness and visual impact of text, particularly for highlighting key elements within large blocks of content.