The utility of text shadow really lies in the 3D aspect of it. If you have white text, adding a black text-shadow at -1px distance makes the text look inset. Wi

The utility of text shadow really lies in the 3D aspect of it. If you have white text, adding a black text-shadow at -1px distance makes the text look inset. With black text, a white text-shadow at 1px distance works too. It enhances contrast... and looks sexy. Win-win.