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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Gradients

Robert Rydlewski
Robert Rydlewski
3,828 Points
Posted by Robert Rydlewski
Robert Rydlewski
3,828 Points

why this code doesn't work ??

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top  steelblue, darkslateblue 90%);
}
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 -->
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

rydavim
rydavim
18,813 Points
rydavim
rydavim
18,813 Points

Looks like you're just missing a comma between your direction and your first color stop.

.main-header {
  /* comma after to top below */
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%); 
}

Keep up the good work!