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

Posted by Laura Clugston
Laura Clugston
2,876 Points

The question is asking me to type a class id for the <div> element. Why doesn't <div class="main-content" work?

The quiz in this section is asking me to create a class ID for the div element using "main-content" Why isn't it working for me?

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 class="main-heading">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 class="main-content">
      <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;
}
.main-heading {
  font-size: 72px;
}

3 Answers

Salman Akram
PLUS
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points
Salman Akram
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points

Hi Laura,

I think basically it is asking for another id inside <div> along with class, see below. 

    <div class="main-content" id ="main-content">
      <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>
Mathieu HAYS
Mathieu HAYS
9,623 Points
Mathieu HAYS
Mathieu HAYS
9,623 Points

They are asking you to add an ID not a class so your code should be 

<div id='main-content'>
Brandon Allen
Brandon Allen
2,383 Points
Brandon Allen
Brandon Allen
2,383 Points

Are they asking you to write a "class" or an "ID" they are two different elements.

A class you would write:

<div class="main-content"></div>

but an ID would be:

<div id="main-content"></div>

Does that make sense?