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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Pseudo-Classes

Posted by Israt Ali
Israt Ali
5,358 Points

Use the pseudo-class selector that targets default, unvisited links. Set their color value to orange.

what is wrong with my code?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
a :link {
color: orange;
}
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>
      <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>
    <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
    <p>
    Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
    </p>
    <ul>
      <li><a href="#">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
      <li><a href="#">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
      <li><a href="#">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
    </ul>
  </body>
</html>
Andrew Gay
Andrew Gay
20,893 Points

Looking into it right now... should work actually, it is the same exact thing he shows in the video also.

George Deselop is correct

3 Answers

George Deselop
George Deselop
799 Points
George Deselop
George Deselop
799 Points

Remove the space from:

a :link

to:

a:link

Hope it helps!

Shane Meikle
Shane Meikle
13,188 Points
Shane Meikle
Shane Meikle
13,188 Points

Looks like you have a space between the a and :link in your code. Try getting rid of it:

a:link { color: orange; }
Israt Ali
Israt Ali
5,358 Points
Israt Ali
Israt Ali
5,358 Points

Yes, removing space between the a and the link worked! Thanks!