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

McKay Thayn
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McKay Thayn
Courses Plus Student 6,064 Points
Posted by McKay Thayn
McKay Thayn
Courses Plus Student 6,064 Points

gradient

Any ideas on why the quiz won't let me move on?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, 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>

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,968 Points

The direction specified is from bottom to top so you should have to top

McKay Thayn
McKay Thayn
Courses Plus Student 6,064 Points
McKay Thayn
McKay Thayn
Courses Plus Student 6,064 Points

That was it! The error I was getting back said it had something to do with stop color so I didn't think to look at the "to bottom" section of code. Thanks!