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Posted by Marisa Zantey
Marisa Zantey
2,053 Points

Challenge not working?? Or is something wrong??

I'm on stage 3 of a code challenge for creating a navigation link thing, and it isn't letting me pass the challenge. It's saying it's wrong, even though I believe the code is right.

it's saying "Bummer: the portfolio list item should link to 'index.html'. Haven't I done it correctly?? or is the challenge glitching?? :/

Here's my code:

<nav>
    <ul>
      <li> <a href="index.html"> Portfolio </a> </li>
      <li> <a href="about.html"> About </a> </li>
      <li> <a href="contact.html"> Contact </a> </li>
      </ul>
    </nav>

2 Answers

Tommy Bregar
Tommy Bregar
10,847 Points

Not sure what code they start you out with in the editor for your challenge, but be sure you're only adding the code they are asking for. Challenges are very particular with what they'll accept, so be sure to follow the directions closely.

For example, it is possible that your code is not passing because you performed extra steps; if the challenge didn't ask you to provide those other list items, remove them and try submitting again.

EDIT: Just ran back through the challenge and I think the issue are the spaces preceding and following the text inside your anchor elements. Again, these things are very particular so try your code like this:

      <nav>
        <ul>
          <li><a href="index.html">Portfolio</a></li>
          <li><a href="about.html">About</a></li>
          <li><a href="contact.html">Contact</a></li>
        </ul>
      </nav>
Marisa Zantey
Marisa Zantey
2,053 Points

Yes it is telling me to link all 3... i cant highlight it sorry so I can't show you. but it is annoying :/

Thanks, maybe i'll check the whole code again just in case!!

Tommy Bregar
Tommy Bregar
10,847 Points

Updated my answer, check it out under the EDIT section :)

Marisa Zantey
Marisa Zantey
2,053 Points
Marisa Zantey
Marisa Zantey
2,053 Points

I've completed the challenge, I think I accidentally muddled up the order of some of the code they start the challenge with, haha... anyway, i've passed it now. Thankyou for helping!! :)