IronWord How-Tos Reflection Effect on Text How to Add Reflection Effect to Text Chaknith Bin Updated:June 9, 2025 A reflection effect on text is a visual enhancement that creates a mirror-like image of the text below its original form. This effect simulates the reflection of the text on a surface, often adding depth and realism to the design. Get started with IronWord Start using IronWord in your project today with a free trial. First Step: Start for Free How to Add Reflection Effect to Text Download a C# library to add a reflection to text. Apply the text effect to either newly created or existing text. Apply a preset reflection effect by instantiating the Reflection class. Configure the Reflection properties to achieve a customized text outline. Export the edited Word document as a new file. Add Reflection Effect To specify the reflection effect for the text, create the TextStyle object and populate the ReflectionEffect property with a Reflection object. Finally, add new text with the style by assigning the TextStyle object to the TextEffect property. :path=/static-assets/word/content-code-examples/how-to/text-effect-reflection-effect.cs using IronWord; using IronWord.Models; // Create new Word document WordDocument doc = new WordDocument(); // Create and configure text style TextStyle textStyle = new TextStyle(); textStyle.TextEffect = new TextEffect() { ReflectionEffect = new Reflection(), }; // Add text with style doc.AddText("Hello World").Style = textStyle; // Export new Word document doc.SaveAs("reflectionEffect.docx"); Imports IronWord Imports IronWord.Models ' Create new Word document Private doc As New WordDocument() ' Create and configure text style Private textStyle As New TextStyle() textStyle.TextEffect = New TextEffect() With {.ReflectionEffect = New Reflection()} ' Add text with style doc.AddText("Hello World").Style = textStyle ' Export new Word document doc.SaveAs("reflectionEffect.docx") $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Reflection Effect Properties The reflection effect provides a range of adjustable attributes to meet diverse design requirements. See the following list for detailed descriptions of each property: SchemeColor: Gets or sets the scheme color of the reflection effect. HorizontalSkewAngle: Gets or sets the horizontal skew angle of the reflection effect. The skew angle is specified in degrees. HorizontalScalingFactor: Gets or sets the horizontal scaling factor of the reflection effect. DistanceFromText: Gets or sets the distance of the reflection effect from the text or object. The distance is specified in points (1/72 inch). DirectionAngle: Gets or sets the direction angle of the reflection effect. The direction angle is specified in degrees. FadeDirectionAngle: Gets or sets the fade direction of the reflection effect. EndPosition: Gets or sets the ending position of the reflection effect. StartPosition: Gets or sets the starting position of the reflection effect. EndingOpacity: Gets or sets the ending opacity of the reflection effect. VerticalScalingFactor: Gets or sets the vertical scaling factor of the reflection effect. StartingOpacity: Gets or sets the starting opacity of the reflection effect. Alignment: Gets or sets the alignment of the reflection effect. BlurRadius: Gets or sets the blur radius of the reflection effect. The blur radius is specified in points (1/72 inch). VerticalSkewAngle: Gets or sets the vertical skew angle of the reflection effect. The skew angle is specified in degrees. :path=/static-assets/word/content-code-examples/how-to/text-effect-customized-reflection-effect.cs using IronWord; using IronWord.Models; using IronWord.Models.Enums; // Create new Word document WordDocument doc = new WordDocument(); // Create and configure text style TextStyle textStyle = new TextStyle(); textStyle.TextEffect = new TextEffect() { ReflectionEffect = new Reflection() { Alignment = RectangleAlignmentValues.BottomLeft, BlurRadius = 5, DirectionAngle = 90, DistanceFromText = 5, EndingOpacity = 100, EndPosition = 10, FadeDirectionAngle = 90, HorizontalScalingFactor = 100, HorizontalSkewAngle = 0, SchemeColor = IronWord.Models.Color.Gold, StartingOpacity = 0, StartPosition = 0, VerticalScalingFactor = -100, VerticalSkewAngle = 0, }, }; // Add text with style doc.AddText("Customized reflection").Style = textStyle; // Export new Word document doc.SaveAs("customizedReflectionEffect.docx"); Imports IronWord Imports IronWord.Models Imports IronWord.Models.Enums ' Create new Word document Private doc As New WordDocument() ' Create and configure text style Private textStyle As New TextStyle() textStyle.TextEffect = New TextEffect() With { .ReflectionEffect = New Reflection() With { .Alignment = RectangleAlignmentValues.BottomLeft, .BlurRadius = 5, .DirectionAngle = 90, .DistanceFromText = 5, .EndingOpacity = 100, .EndPosition = 10, .FadeDirectionAngle = 90, .HorizontalScalingFactor = 100, .HorizontalSkewAngle = 0, .SchemeColor = IronWord.Models.Color.Gold, .StartingOpacity = 0, .StartPosition = 0, .VerticalScalingFactor = -100, .VerticalSkewAngle = 0 } } ' Add text with style doc.AddText("Customized reflection").Style = textStyle ' Export new Word document doc.SaveAs("customizedReflectionEffect.docx") $vbLabelText $csharpLabel Frequently Asked Questions How can I add a reflection effect to text in a Word document using C#? You can add a reflection effect to text in a Word document using C# by downloading the IronWord library. Start by creating a `TextStyle` object, populate its `ReflectionEffect` property with a `Reflection` object, and customize the properties to your liking. Finally, export the Word document with the reflection effect applied. What properties can be adjusted for a reflection effect in IronWord? In IronWord, you can adjust properties such as `SchemeColor`, `HorizontalSkewAngle`, `HorizontalScalingFactor`, `DistanceFromText`, `DirectionAngle`, `FadeDirectionAngle`, `EndPosition`, `StartPosition`, `EndingOpacity`, `VerticalScalingFactor`, `StartingOpacity`, `Alignment`, `BlurRadius`, and `VerticalSkewAngle` to customize the reflection effect. How do I customize the distance of the reflection effect from the text? In IronWord, use the `DistanceFromText` property to set the distance of the reflection effect from the text. This distance is specified in points (1/72 inch), allowing you to control how far the reflection appears from the original text. Can I adjust the opacity of the reflection effect in IronWord? Yes, the opacity of the reflection effect in IronWord can be customized using the `StartingOpacity` and `EndingOpacity` properties. These allow you to define how transparent the reflection starts and ends, giving you control over its visual presence. What is the purpose of the `HorizontalSkewAngle` in a reflection effect? The `HorizontalSkewAngle` property in IronWord sets the horizontal skew angle of the reflection effect. Specified in degrees, this property alters the appearance of the reflection by skewing it horizontally. How do I start adding a reflection effect to text in C#? Begin by downloading the IronWord library. Create a `TextStyle` object and populate the `ReflectionEffect` property with a `Reflection` object. Use the available properties to customize the effect and apply it to your text. Is it possible to adjust the blur of a reflection effect in IronWord? Yes, you can adjust the blur of a reflection effect in IronWord by setting the `BlurRadius` property. This value is specified in points (1/72 inch), allowing you to control the softness of the reflection. Chaknith Bin Chat with engineering team now Software Engineer Chaknith works on IronXL and IronBarcode. He has deep expertise in C# and .NET, helping improve the software and support customers. His insights from user interactions contribute to better products, documentation, and overall experience. Ready to Get Started? Free NuGet Download View Licenses