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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Posted by Virginia Chubo
Virginia Chubo
1,182 Points

create a new type selector that target div element add background color:lightblue

make sure you're targeting div element. see below the it didn't work

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
header{
  background:orange;
  color:white
}
body{
  text-align: center;
}
p{
  color:lightslategrey;
}
.primary-content background{
  background-color:lightblue;
}
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 class="primary-content background">
      <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>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Frederico Graciano
PLUS
Frederico Graciano
Courses Plus Student 2,768 Points
Frederico Graciano
Frederico Graciano
Courses Plus Student 2,768 Points

Your div element tag contains 2 classes you just need one. leave the primary-content and take out the background class.

Just to point out so you can learn more with your mistakes. Your css you're calling one class not 2 classes.

here look:

.primary-content background{
  background-color:lightblue;
}

To call more then one class you need to do like this:

.primary-content
.background {
  background-color:lightblue;
}

Now your css should look like this:

.primary-content {
  background-color:lightblue;
}
Vicki Corich
Vicki Corich
6,632 Points
Vicki Corich
Vicki Corich
6,632 Points

Take background out of the html tag and css. html should be; <div class="primary-content"> css should be; .primary-content { background-color: lightblue; }