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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Styling the Intro Paragraph

Posted by Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson
15,056 Points

Is this challenge broken? Its a really simple thing and yet it my answer class=¨intro¨ isn't passing.

I¨m frustrated because this is simple, but won't pass.

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 id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <div class="primary-content t-border">
      <p class=¨intro¨>
        Lake Tahoe is one of the most <span>breathtaking attractions</span> 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="#more">Find out more</a>
    </div>
    <footer class="main-footer">
      <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
      <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
    </footer>
  </body>
</html>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

3 Answers

Colin Bell
Colin Bell
29,679 Points
Colin Bell
Colin Bell
29,679 Points

I'm not sure what character ¨ is, but it isn't the standard double quote. Replace those with standard double quotes ".

Using single quote would work as well.

<!-- Your code -->
<p class=¨intro¨>

<!-- This code below will work 
     Notice the difference in quotations surrounding the word "intro" -->
<p class="intro">

Edit: Turns out the symbol you're using in your original code is the umlaut.

Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson
15,056 Points
Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson
15,056 Points

I was working on a chromebook and on a small screen. I couldn't tell that they were not quotes. I passed the section after using single quotes. I suppose... now I know. Thanks for replying.

Colin Bell
Colin Bell
29,679 Points
Colin Bell
Colin Bell
29,679 Points

No worries. I was just super confused about what they were. I'd never seen umlauts without an accompanying letter before.