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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Text Shadows and Box Shadows

Posted by Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points

hey guys I have another task which I am stuck at. . can you check what AM I doing wrong ?

style.css 
.main-heading {
   text-shadow: 0 0 5px #be7b31;
}
.title {
  text-shadow: 1px 3px 0 #e59740;
}
.main-header {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa;
  box-shadow:60px 5px #2bbbbb;
    inset:5px 0 60px rgba (0,0,.1);
}
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 -->

        <footer class="main-footer">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

The second set of parameters are different from what the instructions ask for. But also, when using more than one shadow, the property is named only once and the sets of values are separated by a comma:

.main-header {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa,
              0 0 60px 5px firebrick inset;
}
Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points

looks like I make it complicated . so simple ! Thank you for your help . Best Answer !

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Khatia Bagaturia — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by clicking the "best answer" link.
And happy coding!