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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Posted by jared stevens
jared stevens
Courses Plus Student 1,822 Points

css basics glich

on the code challenge for css basics selectors, the final challenge "create a new type selector targeting div and change background color to light blue" when completed correctly it still says Bummer.

code enetered is - div{ background-color: lightblue;}

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

body{
  text-align: center;
}

p{
  color: lightslategrey;
}

header{
  background-color: orange;
 color: white;

  div {
  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>
      <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

Daniel Von Rohr
Daniel Von Rohr
2,571 Points

It looks like your you didn't close the 'header' property, you forgot to close 'header' with the ending '}'.

jared stevens
PLUS
jared stevens
Courses Plus Student 1,822 Points
jared stevens
jared stevens
Courses Plus Student 1,822 Points

thanks man totally missed that.