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Laura Baldwin
530 PointsHelp with <p> element
Hi,
When I try and follow the instructions and go back and add in the paragraph element, I can't seem to add in the closing bracket in the right place. It keeps doing a kind of 'insert function' and deleting backwards from where it is but not removing the element. I can't delete it and add it in where it should be and then remove the 'te'. It's driving me bonkers.
Like this:
<p>I’m an aspiring web designer who loves everything about the web. I've lived in lots of different places and have worked in lots of different jobs. I’m excited to bring my life experience to the process of building fantastic looking websi</p>te
1 Answer
rydavim
18,813 PointsIt sounds like you may have inadvertently hit the Insert key on your keyboard, toggling between Insert Mode and Overtype Mode. Try hitting it again and see if that helps - this key is normally located on the right side near the Delete key on a standard full keyboard.
If that doesn't solve your issue, let me know and we can troubleshoot some more.