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

Posted by Britton Zirkle
Britton Zirkle
Courses Plus Student 15,005 Points

What is wrong with my color? Am I blind or is this a glitch?

Bummer! Make sure you're setting 'background-color' to 'lightsteelblue'.

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

Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points
Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points

Hi Britton,

Your missing the closing } after .main-heading

Britton Zirkle
Britton Zirkle
Courses Plus Student 15,005 Points

Thanks Wayne. I was getting tunnel vision staring at it and didn't even notice until I rewrote it.

Britton Zirkle
PLUS
Britton Zirkle
Courses Plus Student 15,005 Points
Britton Zirkle
Britton Zirkle
Courses Plus Student 15,005 Points

NM. I just reworked it and its fine.