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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Posted by Chris Calderone
Chris Calderone
4,565 Points

create a new type selector that targets the div element. Add a background-color property and set the value to l

What is the div element that they are looking for in this question?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
body{
    text-align: center; 
}

p{
    color: lightslategrey;
}


header{
    background-color: orange;
    color: white;
}

h2{
   background-color: lightblue;
  }
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>
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>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>
      <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>
Chris Calderone
Chris Calderone
4,565 Points

Thank You Philip That worked!

2 Answers

philippulbrich
philippulbrich
11,975 Points

They mean the div element in general.

div { background-color: lightblue; }

Jennifer Cheney
Jennifer Cheney
2,411 Points
Jennifer Cheney
Jennifer Cheney
2,411 Points

This doesn't work for me. I have even tried copying and pasting. Am I doing something wrong?