VML Shadow Element
This topic describes VML, a feature that is deprecated as of Windows Internet Explorer 9. Webpages and applications that rely on VML should be migrated to SVG or other widely supported standards.
Note
As of December 2011, this topic has been archived. As a result, it is no longer actively maintained. For more information, see Archived Content. For information, recommendations, and guidance regarding the current version of Windows Internet Explorer, see Internet Explorer Developer Center.
Defines a shadow for a shape.
The following attributes modify a shadow.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Color | Defines the color of a shadow. |
| Color2 | Defines the second color of a shadow. |
| ID | Specifies the unique identifier of a shadow. |
| Matrix | Defines the perspective transform of a shadow. |
| Obscured | Determines whether the shadow is transparent. |
| Offset | Defines how far the shadow extends past the shape. |
| Offset2 | Defines a second offset. |
| On | Determines whether a shadow is displayed. |
| Opacity | Determines the transparency of a shadow. |
| Origin | Defines the center of the shadow. |
| Type | Specifies the type of shadow. |
Remarks
This element must be defined within a Shape element.
In addition, the On attribute must be set to True.
The following is the minimum code needed to produce a shadow.
<v:rect
fillcolor="green"
style="top:1;left:1;width:50;height:50">
<v:shadow on="True"/>
</v:rect>
You may not notice the shadow unless you increase the Offset values, since the default offset is 2pt,2pt.
Examples