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

Posted by Meghana Joshi
Meghana Joshi
2,577 Points

problem with Challenge task 2 of 6 [Solved]

The code that I typed was

main-header{

background-color: orange; } I am still getting an error

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

2 Answers

Wade Williams
Wade Williams
24,476 Points
Wade Williams
Wade Williams
24,476 Points

You're using a # which is for id's and this task asked you to target the class main-header which would be targeted with a dot.

Sebastian's comment about not having a space between "#" and main-header also applies to "."

.main-header {
  background-color: orange; 
}
Meghana Joshi
Meghana Joshi
2,577 Points
Meghana Joshi
Meghana Joshi
2,577 Points

Thanks I realized that just after posting the question. I don't know how to remove my question..