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

Parminder Kaur
Parminder Kaur
4,188 Points
Posted by Parminder Kaur
Parminder Kaur
4,188 Points

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

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

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

Don't let the instructions saying "from bottom" trip you up, since you only specify the "to" direction in the setting.

Parminder Kaur
Parminder Kaur
4,188 Points
Parminder Kaur
Parminder Kaur
4,188 Points

thanks Steven, Actually adding 0deg in the instruction worked for me.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

You can always set direction by degree or by "to" point.

And happy holidays! :christmas_tree:

Tayirimirwa Magwaro
Tayirimirwa Magwaro
6,224 Points
Tayirimirwa Magwaro
Tayirimirwa Magwaro
6,224 Points

thanks!!!