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starr13
2,494 PointsCSS Basic Challenge Task 4: Set the second color stop's position to 90%. Then, add the value that sets the gradient
the gradient direction from bottom to top.
Bummer error: again!
My answer: /* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header{ font-size: 100px; }
.main-header{ background-image: linear-gradient(bottom to top,steelblue,darkslateblue 90%); }
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header{
font-size: 100px;
}
.main-header{
background-image: linear-gradient(bottom to top,steelblue,darkslateblue 90%);
}
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Lake Tahoe</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
</head>
<body>
<header id="top" class="main-header">
<span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
<h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
</header>
<div class="primary-content">
<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><!-- End .primary-content -->
</body>
</html>
4 Answers
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Brad Forsyth
9,420 PointsHi Steven,
Thanks for the feed back, I did eventually get this figured out but it's good to know there's people willing to take the time to help.
Thanks again, Brad
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Steven Parker
230,688 PointsWhen specifying a direction, you only list the destination point. So you won't need the word "bottom".
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starr13
2,494 PointsOkay. Thanks.
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Brad Forsyth
9,420 PointsThe bottom to top gradient should be expressed as '0deg'
.main-header{ background-image: linear-gradient(0deg, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%); }
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Steven Parker
230,688 PointsThat's another way, and it works too, but "to top" will also do it.