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CSS Enhancing Design with CSS Background Images Background Images

Posted by Caleb Newell
Caleb Newell
12,562 Points

Set a value that fills the entire background of the container while maintaining the width and height proportions

I'm suposed to add a background-size property. I validated my css and it was all good. What am I doing wrong?

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

.wildlife {
  background: url('img/bear.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
}
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 class="callout" 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><!-- End .wildlife -->
            <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>
Caleb Newell
Caleb Newell
12,562 Points

never mind. I figured it out while digging through some old posts. Should have done that first. Here is the code that works

.wildlife {
  background: url('img/bear.jpg') center no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
}

And here is a full explanation

https://teamtreehouse.com/community/i-get-to-step-4-of-my-little-background-image-quiz-and-i-type-in-center-cover-it-says-bummer-and-talks-about-the-url

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

Congratulations on solving your own issue! :+1: