A comparison of two CSS techniques for fading text content using transparent gradients. The first uses `background-clip: text` combined with `color: transparent` and a gradient background, which is widely supported but strips custom text colors (links, emoji). The second uses `mask-image` with a gradient, which preserves individual text colors but fades selection highlights and requires the `-webkit-` prefix for Edge. Both techniques keep text selectable, unlike the overlay approach they improve upon. Browser support details and code examples are provided for each.
