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JavaScript jQuery Basics (2014) Creating a Simple Lightbox Perform: Part 3

Assem Zhilkibayeva
Assem Zhilkibayeva
5,717 Points
Posted by Assem Zhilkibayeva
Assem Zhilkibayeva
5,717 Points

Can't get why code doesn't work

Although there is a function event.preventDefault(); links are still opening, moreover overlay is not opening. I can't get why. Please help!

https://w.trhou.se/8adkryem4d

Per Schrijver
Per Schrijver
3,435 Points

The link doesn't work, I therefore can't help, I think you need to make a shapshot of your workspace and use that link. Good luck!

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

There's a few issues in the snapshot code:

  • on line 4, "$overlay" is spelled "overlay" (without the "$")
  • on line 27, "function" (lower case "f") is spelled "Function" (capital "F")
  • on line 29 "hide" is missing the parentheses to make it an invocation