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

Kevin Walrath
Kevin Walrath
1,355 Points
Posted by Kevin Walrath
Kevin Walrath
1,355 Points

I've entered the snippet of code and have double checked the syntax. I can't see what I've done incorrectly?

I've entered this:

main-content {

background-color: lightsteelblue; }

It tells me to make sure I have the right color, which I do and have spelled correctly. Not sure if I'm overlooking something here or if it's just a bug?

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 class="main-heading">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 id="main-content">
      <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>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
  background-color: orange; 
}

.main-heading {
    font-size: 72px;
  {

#main-content {
  background-color: lightsteelblue; 
}

1 Answer

Jeremy Hill
Jeremy Hill
29,567 Points

In your css file, the closing brace BEFORE your #main-content needs to be flipped around.

Kevin Walrath
Kevin Walrath
1,355 Points
Kevin Walrath
Kevin Walrath
1,355 Points

Sorry for the delay, but thank you Jeremy! I had realized that not long after posting this. Silly me.