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Thom Parry
Thom Parry
2,924 Points

Could someone tell me what's wrong with my media query please?

I've checked it and can't see what the issue is. Like many others, when resizing the window nothing happens. I've probably missed something, but fresh eyes would be appreciated.

 /* Web Fonts -------------------- */

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Abolition Regular';
    src: url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.eot');
    src: url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.eot?#iefix') format('embedded-opentype'),
       url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.woff') format('woff'),
       url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.ttf') format('truetype');
}

/* Base Styles -------------------- */

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  color: #878787;
  margin: 0;
  font: 1em/1.5 "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

h1,
h2 {
  font-family: 'Abolition Regular', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

h1 {  
  font-size: 5.625rem; /* 90px/16px  */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: normal;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 1px #222;
  margin: 12px 0 0; 
}

h2 {
  font-size: 3.3125em; /* 53px/16px  */
  font-weight: normal;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 .5em; /* 0 0 26px */
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.25em; /* 20px/16px  */
  color: #48525c;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.7em; /* 34px */
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

ul,
ol {
  margin: 30px 0;
}

li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Pseudo-classes ------------------ */

a:link {
  color: rgb(255, 169, 73);
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:visited {
  color: lightblue;
}

a:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 169, 73, .4);
}

a:active {
  color: lightcoral;
}

/* Main Styles --------------------- */

.main-header {
  padding-top: 170px;
  height: 850px;
  background: linear-gradient(#ffa949, transparent 90%),
              linear-gradient(0deg, #fff, transparent), 
              #ffa949 url('../img/mountains.jpg') no-repeat center;

  background-size: cover;
}

.title {
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.625rem; /* 26px/16px */
  letter-spacing: .065em;
  font-weight: 200; 
  border-bottom: 2px solid; 
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.intro {
  font-size: 1.25em; /* 20px/16px */
  line-height: 1.6;  
}

.primary-content,
.main-header,
.main-footer {
  text-align: center;
}

.primary-content {
    padding-top: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 95px;
}

.secondary-content {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #dfe2e6;
}

.callout {
  font-size: 1.25em;
  border-bottom: 3px solid;
  padding: 0 9px 3px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.main-footer {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 10px solid #ffa949;
}

.t-border {
  border-top: 2px solid #dfe2e6;
}

/* Layout Styles ------------------ */

.primary-content, 
.secondary-content {
  width: 75%;
  padding-left: 50px;
  padding-right: 50px;
  margin: auto;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.wildlife {
  color: white;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 18% 24%;
  border-top: 10px solid #ffa949;
  margin: 105px 0 60px;
  background: #434a52 url('../img/bear.jpg') no-repeat center;
  background-size: cover;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 50px 10px rgba(0,0,0, 1);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.arrow {
  width: 50px;
  margin-top: 150px; 
}

/* Floated Columns ------------------ */

.resorts,
.tips {
  width: 46.5%;
}

.tips {
  float: left;
}

.resorts {
  float: right;
}

/* Float Clearfix ------------------ */

.group:after {
  content: "";
  display: table;
  clear: both;
}

/* Media Queries -------------------- */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  body {
  background: royalblue;
}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  body {
    background: darkred;
}
}

@media (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 700px) {
  body {
    background: seagreen;
}
}

Try being more specific with max and min widths.

What color is it showing? If it's royal blue, put a min width of 701px and see if that helps.

Thom Parry
Thom Parry
2,924 Points

Thanks for the reply. I would be more specific on the widths, however it's part of the media query lessons, and I'm trying to get it right before moving on to the next one, and currently it's not display any change whatsoever. I've married the media query up line for line with the lesson content, and just can't tell what different about what I've typed.

3 Answers

JLN CRML
JLN CRML
30,362 Points

You can try it with rewriting the code a bit like "@meida screen and (/condition/) {/effect/}". Or did you code any other styles wich have a higher importance, like in the HTML file? That could be a problem.

Thom Parry
Thom Parry
2,924 Points

Here's the html I'm using:

'''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 class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span> <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1> <img class="arrow" src="img/arrow.svg" alt="Down arrow"> </header>

    <div class="primary-content t-border">
        <p class="intro">
            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 class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>

  <div class="wildlife">
    <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">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
    </p>
  </div><!-- End .wildlife -->

        <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
    </div><!-- End .primary-content -->

    <div class="secondary-content t-border group"> 
  <div class="resorts">
    <img src="img/resort.jpg" alt="Resort">
    <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="#hotels">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
      <li><a href="#resorts">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
      <li><a href="#lodging">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
    </ul>       
  </div>

  <div class="tips">
    <img src="img/mtn-landscape.jpg" alt="Mountain Landscape">
    <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>
    </div><!-- End .secondary-content -->

    <footer class="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> '''

Thom Parry
Thom Parry
2,924 Points

Doesn't matter anymore. It must have been a workspaces thing. It's decided to work today. Thanks for everyones help though!

JLN CRML
JLN CRML
30,362 Points

I just pasted your code into Brackets (App) and tested it, everything worked perfectly. You are right, it's the browsers or workspaces fault. :)