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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Gradients

sesha anil kumar
sesha anil kumar
1,484 Points
Posted by sesha anil kumar
sesha anil kumar
1,484 Points

Set the second color stop's position to 90%. Then, add the value that sets the gradient direction from bottom to top.

i tried many ways but i didn't get answer the bummer showing task 3 is no longer what is the mistake in this answer please don't explain me tell me the answer

style.css 
.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient(bottom to top,  steelblue 0%, darkslateblue 90%);
}
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 id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>

        <div class="primary-content">
            <p class="intro">
                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 class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Rachel Lev
Rachel Lev
14,583 Points
Rachel Lev
Rachel Lev
14,583 Points

you don't need the 0%. Its 0% by default. Also, 'to top' not 'bottom to top':

.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top,  steelblue, darkslateblue 90%);
}