5 CSS Properties for Eye-Catching Text Designs

CSS properties you should know for better text designs

Typography on the web can be more than just choosing a font. This article covers five CSS properties that add flair to text: `background-clip` for image-filled letters, `vertical-align` and `align-content` for precise alignment, `box-decoration-break` for styling broken lines, `letter-spacing` for creative spacing and animation, and `text-combine-upright` for vertical writing modes. Each property is explained with practical examples, helping you elevate your text designs.

In the late 2000s, the `text` value was introduced for the `background-clip` property, making it possible to mask background images (or gradients) inside live text.

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2026-08-11