How can I add a large faded text background via css?

Question

I\'m looking to create a Zune/Microsoft-style oversized title in CSS so that a div has a semi-transparent text behind it.

Answer 1

Here's my solution. Preview in jsfiddle

.about_box {
  z-index: 5;
  width: 728px;
  height: 400px;
  position: relative;
  background: #0099ae;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#about_small {
  z-index: 7;
  position: relative;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  color: #f7f7f7;
  padding: 20px;
}

#about_big {
  z-index: 6;
  font-family: Arial;
  font-size: 120px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  position: absolute;
}

  

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You might want to experiment with line-height or make bottom negative in #about_big to get the background text right at the bottom.