Welcome to the Treehouse Community

Want to collaborate on code errors? Have bugs you need feedback on? Looking for an extra set of eyes on your latest project? Get support with fellow developers, designers, and programmers of all backgrounds and skill levels here with the Treehouse Community! While you're at it, check out some resources Treehouse students have shared here.

Looking to learn something new?

Treehouse offers a seven day free trial for new students. Get access to thousands of hours of content and join thousands of Treehouse students and alumni in the community today.

Start your free trial

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

Posted by MUZ140149 Ordain Gotore
MUZ140149 Ordain Gotore
4,644 Points

what is the syntax for adding a background color to a certain element using the selector class....?????

what is the syntax for adding a background color to a certain element using the selector class....?????

index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
    <header id="top" class ="main-header"> 

      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
        <div id="primary-content t-border">
            <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>
      <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</a>, <a href="#">bears</a>, and <a href="#">Bald eagles</a>.
      </p>
            <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div>

        <div  class="secondary-content t-border">
      <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="#">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
        <li><a href="#">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
        <li><a href="#">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
      </ul>         
      <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>

        <footer id="main-footer" class="t-border">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="# top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>
style.css 
body{
color: #878787;
    margin: 0;
}

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

h1 {
font-size: 90px;
    color: white;
}

h2 {
font-size: 53px;
}

h3 {
font-size: 20px;
    color: #48525c;
}

.primary-content {
    text-align: center;
}

.t-border {
border-top: 2px solid lightgrey;
}

#main-footer {
padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: solid 10px orange;
}

1 Answer

Dustin Matlock
Dustin Matlock
33,856 Points

There are different ways to target CSS with selectors. Can you describe what you're trying to do?

Be sure to check out Basic Selectors in the Library, as well as the upcoming course CSS Selectors.