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

Jonavan Helom
Jonavan Helom
2,593 Points
Posted by Jonavan Helom
Jonavan Helom
2,593 Points

what I did wrong or need to add

Can somebody tell me what I did wrong on task 2?

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>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>
style.css 
#main-header {
background-color: orange;
}

4 Answers

Martin Balon
Martin Balon
43,651 Points
Martin Balon
Martin Balon
43,651 Points

Hi, if you look closely in html file you have header tag with class "main-header" but in your css file you are trying to apply background colour to id #main-header which doesn't exist. So you can either change your rule in css file and target class .main-header or you can give header id #main-header and delete class main-header. Hope this makes sense :D

Dylan Smith
Dylan Smith
7,895 Points
Dylan Smith
Dylan Smith
7,895 Points

The # is an id selector.

Carmen Ibarra
Carmen Ibarra
8,108 Points
Carmen Ibarra
Carmen Ibarra
8,108 Points

Yup, the rule in your style sheet points to an id selector that does not exist in your HTML file; your rule should point to the class selector. It should be:

.main-header { }

instead of

main-header {

}

Daniel Haasenritter
PLUS
Daniel Haasenritter
Courses Plus Student 3,463 Points
Daniel Haasenritter
Daniel Haasenritter
Courses Plus Student 3,463 Points

Adding to what they have already said, your main header is marked with a class. Anytime you want to target the class, you start this way

.main-header{ background-color: orange; }

I know it's belated, hope it helps