Apply a drop shadow to a Label control by using expanded MXML syntax and inline syntax
<?xml version="1.0"?> <mx:Application xmlns:mx="http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml" xmlns:flash="flash.filters.*"> <mx:Label text="DropShadowFilter" fontSize="20"> <mx:filters> <flash:DropShadowFilter distance="10" angle="45" /> </mx:filters> </mx:Label> <mx:Label text="DropShadowFilter (inline)" fontSize="20" filters="{[new DropShadowFilter(10, 45)]}" /> </mx:Application>