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

david strayer
david strayer
2,712 Points
Posted by david strayer
david strayer
2,712 Points

I need help with this challenge

In the style sheet, target main-header with a class selector. Then, add a background-color property and set the value to orange.

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>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>
#main-header {
background-color: orange; 
    }
  </body>
</html>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

2 Answers

david strayer
david strayer
2,712 Points
david strayer
david strayer
2,712 Points

Never mind I figured it out :)

kenyetta watt
kenyetta watt
6,899 Points

what did you do

Jacob Mishkin
Jacob Mishkin
23,118 Points

kenyetta watt if you look at the code, he entered his css inside of the html file not the css file.

Jacob Mishkin
Jacob Mishkin
23,118 Points
Jacob Mishkin
Jacob Mishkin
23,118 Points

your answer should look like this:

.main-header {
background-color: orange;
}

to select a class in CSS you use the .class-Name. so in this case you write .main-header in your style sheet. I hope this helps.