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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Text Shadows and Box Shadows

Jakub Vintera
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Jakub Vintera
Courses Plus Student 8,362 Points
Posted by Jakub Vintera
Jakub Vintera
Courses Plus Student 8,362 Points

Why doesn't work this inner-shadow value?

Can you see why doesn't work this inner-shadow value?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-heading {
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px #be7b31;
}

.title {
  text-shadow: 1px 3px 0 #e59740;
}

.main-header {
 box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa; 
}

.main-header {
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 60px 5px firebrick;
}
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 -->

        <footer class="main-footer">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Salman Akram
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points

Hi Jakub,

Great job, actually they just need you to put together under one class (.main-header), something like below. :-)

.main-header {
 box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, inset 0 0 60px 5px firebrick;
}
Jakub Vintera
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Jakub Vintera
Courses Plus Student 8,362 Points
Jakub Vintera
Jakub Vintera
Courses Plus Student 8,362 Points

Hi Salman,

Oh, of course, now I realize it. Thanks ;-)

Salman Akram
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points

You are welcome, no problem!

Happy Coding! :smile: