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CSS CSS Basics (2014) The Box Model Padding, Borders, and Margins

Posted by Darryl King
Darryl King
3,236 Points

Why isnt my answer working

I think i'm answering this question correctly but i could be wrong? any advice?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.primary-content {
  padding-top : 25px;
  padding-bottom: 95px
  border-bottom: 2px dotted lightgrey; 
}

.wildlife {
  border-top: 10px solid orange;
  margin-top: 105px; 
}

.secondary-content {
  padding-top: 80px; 
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  border-bottom:2px dotted lightgrey;

}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <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 href="#more">Find out more</a>

      <div class="wildlife">
        <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 <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div>

            <a href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->

        <div class="secondary-content t-border"> 
      <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="#hotels">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
          <li><a href="#resorts">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
          <li><a href="#lodging">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
        </ul>       
      </div>
      <div>
        <h3>Pack Accordingly</h3>
        <p>
          One of most important things when it comes to traveling through the great outdoors is packing accordingly. Here are a few tips:
        </p>
        <ol>
          <li>Bring layers of clothing</li>
          <li>Pack sunscreen</li>
          <li>Carry extra water just in case</li>
          <li>Pack light</li>
        </ol>
      </div>
        </div><!-- End .secondary-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>

4 Answers

Justin Iezzi
Justin Iezzi
18,199 Points
Justin Iezzi
Justin Iezzi
18,199 Points

Looks like you have everything correct. I think the padding-bottom property in the .primary-content selector is not allowing you to pass, it's missing a semicolon.

Darryl King
Darryl King
3,236 Points

Its still not working

Justin Iezzi
Justin Iezzi
18,199 Points
Justin Iezzi
Justin Iezzi
18,199 Points

I copy and pasted your code but with the semicolon placed in and it passed all of the steps.

iuliana sagaidak
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 Points
iuliana sagaidak
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 Points

.primary-content {

padding-top: 25px; padding-bottom: 95px;

}

.wildlife {

border-top: solid orange 10px; margin: 105px;

}

.secondary-content {

padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 70px; border-bottom: dotted 2px lightgrey;

}

So I passed

Matthew Tran
Matthew Tran
16,343 Points
Matthew Tran
Matthew Tran
16,343 Points

Maybe the space between border-bottom: and 2px is too close? try adding a space there:

  border-bottom: 2px dotted lightgrey;
iuliana sagaidak
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 Points
iuliana sagaidak
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 Points

when I copy / paste it - the code begin look ugly like this. I write it in correct way.