====== Gloss and Drop Shadow ======

Many jControls have additional properties to introduce lighting effects, namely ''Gloss'' and ''DropShadow''.  ''Gloss'' is unique to fills, but ''DropShadow'' can be applied to fills and borders.

===== Gloss Property =====

The [[https://api.comfiletech.com/csharp/api/ComfileTech.jControls.FillGloss.Gloss.html#ComfileTech_jControls_FillGloss_Gloss|Gloss]] property creates the appearance of a glossy finish.

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===== DropShadow Property =====

The [[https://api.comfiletech.com/csharp/api/ComfileTech.jControls.DropShadow.html|DropShadow]] property creates the illusion of a control rising slightly off the surface, and therefore casting a shadow. It can be applied independently to a control's shape and/or text.

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Adding a drop shadow to text can dramatically improve the clarity and readability of text expecially on light backgrounds.

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The drop shadow effect can also be used creatively to add illusions such as glow and the emission of light.  This can help enhance the effect of a control being on, by creating the illusion that it is emitting light

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