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

Kudakwashe L Maluwa
Kudakwashe L Maluwa
9,271 Points
Posted by Kudakwashe L Maluwa
Kudakwashe L Maluwa
9,271 Points

In the style sheet, target main-header with a class selector.

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

1 Answer

martinjones1
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martinjones1
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 44,824 Points
martinjones1
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martinjones1
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 44,824 Points

Nearly there, I can see that you have written the CSS, you just need to move it from the HTML file and put it in the CSS file by clicking on the tabs in the challenge.

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