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CSS CSS Basics (2014) The Box Model Padding, Borders, and Margins

Mira Estil
Mira Estil
3,668 Points
Posted by Mira Estil
Mira Estil
3,668 Points

My code for "Padding, Borders, and Margins" for a challenge task to change bottom-border style isn't passing.

One of the challenges asks to make the .secondary-content div have a lightgrey 2px dotted border. I feel the code is correct, however, it isn't letting me pass my code to satisfy the challenge.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.primary-content {
  padding-top: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 95px;
}

.wildlife {
  border-top-style: 10px solid orange;
  margin-top: 105px;
}

.secondary-content .t-border {
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  border-bottom-style: 2px solid lightgrey;
}
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="primary-content t-border">
            <p class="intro">
                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="#more">Find out more</a>

      <div class="wildlife">
        <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 <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div>

            <a href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->

        <div class="secondary-content t-border"> 
      <div>
        <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
        <p>
          Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
        </p>
        <ul>
          <li><a href="#hotels">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
          <li><a href="#resorts">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
          <li><a href="#lodging">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
        </ul>       
      </div>
      <div>
        <h3>Pack Accordingly</h3>
        <p>
          One of most important things when it comes to traveling through the great outdoors is packing accordingly. Here are a few tips:
        </p>
        <ol>
          <li>Bring layers of clothing</li>
          <li>Pack sunscreen</li>
          <li>Carry extra water just in case</li>
          <li>Pack light</li>
        </ol>
      </div>
        </div><!-- End .secondary-content -->

        <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>

1 Answer

jsdevtom
jsdevtom
16,963 Points
jsdevtom
jsdevtom
16,963 Points

Answer: border-bottom: 2px dotted lightgrey; instead of border-bottom-style: 2px solid lightgrey; 

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.primary-content {
  padding-top: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 95px;
}

.wildlife {
  border-top-style: 10px solid orange;
  margin-top: 105px;
}

.secondary-content {
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  border-bottom: 2px dotted lightgrey;
}
Mira Estil
Mira Estil
3,668 Points
Mira Estil
Mira Estil
3,668 Points

Thank you! Is "border-bottom-style:" also an appropriate syntax?

jsdevtom
jsdevtom
16,963 Points
jsdevtom
jsdevtom
16,963 Points

border-bottom-style is only for setting solid or dotted etc.

The border-bottom is a shorthand property. Meaning it can define multiple values with one line.