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

Posted by Alex Uvere
Alex Uvere
2,235 Points

what is the css for id selector

What do I type in to identify an selector on the .css file?

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;
}

2 Answers

Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse Teacher

Hi there! You're doing really well here. Class selectors start with a period/full stop just like you've been using. But an ID selector starts with a #. So your last selector should be #main-content.

Happy coding! :sparkles:

Alex Uvere
Alex Uvere
2,235 Points

Thank you so much for the fast response! :)

Ivan Baranov
Ivan Baranov
11,344 Points
Ivan Baranov
Ivan Baranov
11,344 Points

Here is an example:

main-content {

color: #fff; }

Alex Uvere
Alex Uvere
2,235 Points

Perfect. Thank you! :)