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abdi ali
1,966 PointsIn the style sheet, target main-header with a class selector. Then, add a background-color property and set the value to
any one with the idea why i am wrong
<!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>
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
#main-header {
background-color: orange;
}
6 Answers
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 PointsHi Abdi!
Your code is almost perfect! The only problem is the selector you are using.
# is the ID Selector.
. is the Class Selector
Good luck!
-Luke
abdi ali
1,966 Pointsohhh got it now thank you
MUZ140520 Tinashe Veremu
5,675 Pointsmain-header {
background-color: orange; }
Rose Martynenko
3,385 PointsANSWER (In the style sheet, target main-header with a class selector. Then, add a background-color property and set the value to orange.)
.main-header { background-color: orange; }
Quentin Jobs
UX Design Techdegree Graduate 23,599 Pointsheader, main-header { background-color: orange; }
Hannah Lees
1,285 PointsI have done exactly what you all said and it just keeps saying bummer make sure you are setting 'background-color' to 'orange'
I literally did
.main-header { background-color: orange; }
do you think its a glitch?
Thanks!
Quentin Jobs
UX Design Techdegree Graduate 23,599 PointsHannah can you post a screen shot so I can take a look at it. You may also reach out to someone on your slack group.