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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Posted by Nyasha Zenda
Nyasha Zenda
6,147 Points

how do yo create a new type selector that targets the div element. Add a background-color property and the value?

how do you create a new type selector that targets the div element. Add a background-color property and set the value to light blue

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

body {
 text-align: center;
}

p {
  color: lightslategrey;
}

header {
  background-color: orange;
  color: white;
}

#primary-content {
  background-color: lightblue;
}
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>
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <p>
      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 href="#">Find out more</a>
    <div class="primary-content background">
      <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
      <p>
        As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of mink, bears, and Bald eagles.
      </p>
      <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
    <div>
  </body>
</html>

3 Answers

Niyamat Almass
Niyamat Almass
8,176 Points
Niyamat Almass
Niyamat Almass
8,176 Points

Hey MUZ140745 Nyasha Zenda.There is a problem in your css.In your index.html you select the div with a class.If you want to select the div element in css you have to do that code

style.css 
.primary-content background {
background-color : lightblue;
}

Hope that help.

Nyasha Zenda
Nyasha Zenda
6,147 Points

thank you Niyamat

Niyamat Almass
Niyamat Almass
8,176 Points
Niyamat Almass
Niyamat Almass
8,176 Points

Hey MUZ140745 Nyasha Zenda. Please mark my answer as best answer

Virginia Chubo
Virginia Chubo
1,182 Points
Virginia Chubo
Virginia Chubo
1,182 Points

That answer didn't work for me

Nyasha Zenda
Nyasha Zenda
6,147 Points
Nyasha Zenda
Nyasha Zenda
6,147 Points

you need to select the div element as div { background-color : lightblue ; }