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

Posted by Lara Jackson
Lara Jackson
916 Points

Still not getting it

Target class as main header change background color.

index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <header class = main-header> 
   .main-header {
    background-color: orange;
    }
       <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>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
 <header class = main-header> 
   .main-header {
    background-color: orange;
    }

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

Some hints

  • The header is in the body. You modified the head element
  • The class name should be enclosed in quotes
  • This .main-header { background-color: orange; } should be removed from index.html
  • This <header class = main-header> should be removed from style.css. Your code after this styles the correct element.