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  **Inner shadows** are a layer effect that draws a shadow inside the edges of a
  shape, making the element look inset or recessed — the opposite of a drop
  shadow, which falls outside the shape.
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# \*\*inner shadows\*\*

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## Definition

**Inner shadows** are a layer effect that draws a shadow inside the edges of a shape, making the element look inset or recessed — the opposite of a drop shadow, which falls outside the shape.

On the Monologue landing page built in **Framer**, inner shadows were part of the visual toolkit the Every design team used alongside **shaders**, **Rive animations**, and reusable components to give the page depth and polish while shipping fast. [^da326689-69f1-5b6c-9fe9-2bd3b415fcb6@0] An inner shadow is a *layer effect* that renders a shadow **inside** the edges of a shape rather than outside it, so the element appears inset, pressed, or recessed instead of lifted off the page. Designers reach for inner shadows when they want subtle dimensionality — think inset input fields, pressed buttons, or soft interior depth on cards — without the heavier look of a drop shadow. Because it is a per-layer effect, it can be applied, adjusted, and reused as part of a component so the same treatment stays consistent across a design.