using a drop shadow to create a simple one-pixel offset to be a flexible and quick way to achieve an effect of depth

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In this tutorial we'll get a taste of what's to come in HTML5 by building a cool iPhone app website with HTML5 structure and visual styling with CSS3 effects.

In our last article about CSS3, ["Pushing Your Buttons With Practical CSS3](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/12/02/pushing-your-buttons-with-practical-css3/), we talked about using new CSS3 techniques like gradients, border-radius and drop-shadows to create compelling, flexible and (in some cases) hilarious buttons.

This post is about 5 useful CSS properties that you should be very familiar with, but will most likely rarely use. I’m not talking about the new fancy CSS3 properties. I’m referring to the old CSS2 properties such as: clip, min-height, white-space, cursor, and display that are widely supported by all browsers. So, don’t miss […]

This technique (tutorial) allows you to apply a convincing stamped or weathered look to any typeface.

Sometimes, flat just doesn’t cut it, and we need to find other, more attractive ways to present designs to our customers. One technique I’ve been using recently works remarkably well for text, logos and other vector artwork.

A step-by-step guide to creating delicate shadow lines and shaded engraved type.

… with Cross-Browser CSS & No Hacks