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# shadowOffset

The shadow offset, in points, for the text.

```
var shadowOffset: CGSize { get set }
```

## Discussion

The shadow color must be not be `nil` for this property to have any effect. The default offset size is `(0, -1)`, which indicates a shadow one point above the text. A label draws its text shadows with the specified offset and color and no blurring.

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