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JavaScript CSS Selectors Quickstart Pseudo-classes and Combinators Pseudo-classes Challenge

Posted by Noman Rafiq
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Noman Rafiq
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 13,106 Points

Pseudo-classes visited link selector. Color not working

The challenge is: select all visited links and change the text color to firebrick.

I have attached my code but for some reason it won't go further. Any suggestions please, Thanks in advance.

style.css 
a:link{
  color:darkorange;
}

a:visited{
  color:firebrick;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Pseudo-classes Challenge</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body>
    <header>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
      <h2>Journey Through the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Nevada_(U.S.)">Sierra Nevada Mountains</a></h2>
      <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Tahoe">Lake Tahoe</a> is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California">California</a>. 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>
    </header>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,968 Points

It is a matter of style but I would say is a best practice.

Here is a Google Style Guide that specifies to include a space

4.2.4 Property Name Stops

Use a space after a property name’s colon.

Always use a single space between property and value (but no space between property and colon) for consistency reasons.

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,968 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,968 Points

Although not required for task 1, you need a space between color: and firebrick to pass task 2.

Noman Rafiq
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Noman Rafiq
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 13,106 Points

thank you so much. It worked. Is there a specific reason or not a good practice without space?