Because the text has an inner-shadow, this is pointing towards a graphics suite (Photoshop, Gimp, Corel, etc), unless there is a new flash or js library out there that adds inner shadows or gradients to text.
Using graphic suite, here are the steps to make text like this:
- Open Adobe Photoshop
- Create a the graphics desired with a mix of font, color, and styles
-You can also spend this time creating hover/selected styles as well
- Export as a PNG-24 without a background (if you want to be able to use it on a variety of backgrounds. If not, make sure your bkgnd color matches where it will be positioned)
- Add to your web page
- Pat yourself on the back for doing something awesome.