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JavaScript JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring) Getting a Handle on the DOM DOM Selection - More Review

Posted by Daniel Clarke
Daniel Clarke
17,378 Points

student-info not accepting my answer but I’m sure it is the correct one

I’m typing in document.querySelectorAll(“.student-info”); and i’m sure this is the correct answer but it is saying it is incorrect with no further explanation. I’ve checked the video a dozen times and MDN. Unlike the other quiz’s this one seems requires all four answers to be correct to pass. I’m working on an iPad and have a screen capture of me putting in the answer and getting the message, which I can supply if needed. If I’m wrong I apologise.

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

That is the correct answer unless you are including the semicolon. I typed the following and it passed

document.querySelectorAll(".student-info")

but copy/pasted what you have and it didn't. Strange.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Your code has word-processor style ("curly") quotes instead of normal programmer's quotes. Here's examples of both in a larger font to make them easier to see:

“.student-info”:point_left: "curly" quotes

".student-info" :point_left: normal quotes

It's important to use the normal quotes for programming (and quizzes).

Daniel Clarke
Daniel Clarke
17,378 Points

Yeah “ looks like a default for iPads, if I hold down on the same key there’s plenty of quote options : “ ” " „ Same goes with single quotes ‘ ' ’ `. Good to know moving forward. It’s a miracle I’ve got this far on the Beginning JavaScript track and not run in to it earlier.

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

I remember reading this and it may apply to you - fancy quotes not accepted by quiz