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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Pixels and Percentages

Fernando Domecq
Fernando Domecq
5,033 Points
Posted by Fernando Domecq
Fernando Domecq
5,033 Points

I'm doing Pixels and percentege css code exercise, and something is wrong with the validation program.

I'm doing Pixels and percentege css code exercise, and something is wrong with the validation program. I write ok the code .main-content{width:75%} and an error messege says me to don't forget the curly brackets, so I cannot trespass the excercise.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.title{font-size:26px}

h2{font-size:53px}

.main-content{width:75%}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body>
    <div class="container">
      <header>
        <span class="title">Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
        <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
      </header>
      <div class="main-content">
        <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>
        <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>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Dave StSomeWhere
Dave StSomeWhere
19,870 Points
Dave StSomeWhere
Dave StSomeWhere
19,870 Points

I think the challenge is just picky about using a semi-colon at the end of the declaration block. According to MDN Syntax - CSS it is not required but best practice and should allow you to continue.

Fernando Domecq
Fernando Domecq
5,033 Points
Fernando Domecq
Fernando Domecq
5,033 Points

Thanks Dave, and as you said is not required in coding. If you see the previous syntax has passed without the semicolon, so I think is a problem to solve in the validation process. Anyway I put the semicolon and has passed. Thanks!

Paul McCormick
Paul McCormick
9,816 Points
Paul McCormick
Paul McCormick
9,816 Points

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */ .title { font-size: 26px; }

h2 { font-size: 53px; }

.main-content { width: 75%; }

That should work! plus easier to read! Hope this helps.