The compositor set each line by hand, letter by letter, from a case of cold metal type. Every chapter opened on an initial like this one, laid in gold leaf by a second and steadier hand.
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Illuminated Drop Cap
An article opening with a drop cap. On hover a gilt frame draws itself, the ground fills, a glint gilds the letter, vines unfurl from two corners and the small caps lead in takes the accent.
Also known as: drop cap hover css, illuminated initial letter, ornamental drop cap, manuscript initial css.
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- Color: set
--hfx-coloron the element or a parent. Currently previewing#3b82f6. - Base size: set
--hfx-size. Every other dimension is inem, so the whole thing scales together. Currently previewing16px. - Speed: change the duration on the
transitionoranimationshorthand. Staggered delays are relative, so they keep their rhythm. - Reduced motion: the rule at the end of the CSS turns the motion off for people who asked their OS for less of it. Keep it.