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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Pseudo-Classes

pamela guy
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Posted by pamela guy
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can someone help me out with this question? Thank you.

CSS Basics pamela guy Challenge Task 1 of 3

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

Can someone help me out with this question. Thank you!

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.a:unvisited {
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>

2 Answers

jag
jag
18,266 Points
jag
jag
18,266 Points

You were targeting a class called "a". For unvisited links you use :link and for visited links use :visited. 

a:link{

}
Chase Koches
Chase Koches
7,145 Points
Chase Koches
Chase Koches
7,145 Points

There is no pseudo class called "unvisited". Rather, you can use the pseudo class "link" for the orange color declaration, and differentiate between the clicked and un-clicked links by using the "visited" pseudo class.

Your answer should look something like this:

a:link {
color: orange;
}

Hope that helps!