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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Gradients

Jayesh Jose
PLUS
Jayesh Jose
Courses Plus Student 881 Points

Error "Task 3 is not completed "

Set the second color stop's position to 90%. Then, add the value that sets the gradient direction from bottom to top.

style.css
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient(bottom to top,steelblue, darkslateblue 90%);
}
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 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>

2 Answers

Christopher De Lette
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Christopher De Lette
Courses Plus Student 7,139 Points

Hi Jayesh,

The CSS code you have written has one small error in the direction property. Currently you have it as "bottom to top" where it should state "to top." Think of it as where you want the color gradient to stop, so in this case at the top of the element. The bottom is implied as the beginning without any need to state it. For more detailed information check the MDN site on linear gradients at MDN Linear Gradients Explained

Take care and Happy Coding!