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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors ID Selectors

Malcolm Stretten
Malcolm Stretten
3,814 Points
Posted by Malcolm Stretten
Malcolm Stretten
3,814 Points

what is wrong with my code?

I followed the video instructions exactly but the id selectors are not working as the instructors says they will.

Here is the html:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
    <header id="top">
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
        <div id="primary-content">
            <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>
      <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">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>

and here is the css...

body {
  color: #878787;
  margin: 0;
}

header {
  background-color: orange;
}

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

h2 {
    font-size: 53px;
}

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

#primary-content {
  border: 3px  solid red;
}

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

2 Answers

Sergey Podgornyy
Sergey Podgornyy
20,660 Points
Sergey Podgornyy
Sergey Podgornyy
20,660 Points

You wrote wrong your css:

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

it must be with curly brackets

h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #48525c;
}
Sergey Podgornyy
Sergey Podgornyy
20,660 Points
Sergey Podgornyy
Sergey Podgornyy
20,660 Points

If you use Chrome, as browser, press F12 and you will find error notification in console.

Malcolm Stretten
Malcolm Stretten
3,814 Points
Malcolm Stretten
Malcolm Stretten
3,814 Points

Thanks so much. Cannot understand because as I added the css code for the h3 tag it worked. But you're right - it was the wrong bracket! Thanks again.