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

Ben Ahlander
Ben Ahlander
7,528 Points
Posted by Ben Ahlander
Ben Ahlander
7,528 Points

How to target main-content with an ID selector?

What I have now:

.main-content { background-color: lightsteelblue; }

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 id="main-content">
      <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;
}

.main-heading {
font-size: 72px;
}

.main-content {
background-color: lightsteelblue;
}

1 Answer

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Hey Ben,

Don't forget that IDs are signified with a # and classes are with a .

:) :dizzy:

Owa Aquino
Owa Aquino
19,277 Points
Owa Aquino
Owa Aquino
19,277 Points

Selecting IDs requires # (hashtag) before the id name

#main-content{

}

While selecting classes uses . (dot/period) before the class name

.main-header{

}