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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors ID and Class Selectors

Maya Robinson
Maya Robinson
2,070 Points
Posted by Maya Robinson
Maya Robinson
2,070 Points

Help with CSS class inside h1 tag

The question is to add a class inside of h1. How do I do that?

index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
    <header class="main-header">
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1><class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <p>
      Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
    </p>
    <a href="#">Find out more</a>
    <div>
      <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
      <p>
        As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of mink, bears, and Bald eagles.
      </p>
      <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
background-color: orange;
}

2 Answers

Larry Coonrod
Larry Coonrod
5,041 Points

You were on the right track. The class goes inside the opening <h1> tag:

<h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
Ryan S
Ryan S
27,276 Points
Ryan S
Ryan S
27,276 Points

Hi Maya,

Anytime you are adding properties like classes or id's to an element, they need to be within the <> brackets of the opening tag. The element type comes first (like h1, a, p, etc..), then the class or id, then the closing angle bracket.

For example:

<h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>

Hope this helps.