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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors ID and Class Selectors

Posted by Jana Groda
Jana Groda
1,627 Points

In the HTML file, give the div element an ID name of main-content.

I cannot figure what I'm doing wrong, please help.

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="main-content">
      <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>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
 background-color: orange;

}

.main-heading {
     font-size: 72px;
}

4 Answers

Alexandra Barnett
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Alexandra Barnett
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Alexandra Barnett
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Alexandra Barnett
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 46,473 Points

Hi Jana! To give an element an id, you need to use the 'id' attribute like so:

<div id="main-content">

Hope that helps - let me know if you have any questions :)

Carter Heintz
Carter Heintz
2,064 Points
Carter Heintz
Carter Heintz
2,064 Points

It still is not working for me.

Jake Wood
Jake Wood
2,279 Points

It still is not working for me.

Yariel Peralta
Yariel Peralta
7,118 Points
Yariel Peralta
Yariel Peralta
7,118 Points

bruh

Mohamed Turay
Mohamed Turay
1,569 Points
Mohamed Turay
Mohamed Turay
1,569 Points

<section id="experience">