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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Posted by Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points

I need help once more times ,please ! I am trying to set the color to P element.

can you check what is problem in my task? somehow its not accepting color lightslategrey

style.css 
body  { 
  text-align: center;
}

   P  { 
     color: lightslategrey;
}
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>
      <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>

2 Answers

Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points
Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points

great ! thanks

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

This selector is actually functional, but the challenge wants you to use lower case consistently for tag names.

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

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