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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Layout Styling the "Wildlife" div with Background Properties

Cesare Parmiggiani
Cesare Parmiggiani
8,017 Points
Posted by Cesare Parmiggiani
Cesare Parmiggiani
8,017 Points

Don't understand the question...

I already used background-size: cover,

And I have got no width and height, so what does the exercise ask?

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

.wildlife {
  background: url("img/bear.jpg") no-repeat center;
  background-size: cover;
}
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 class="callout" 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><!-- End .wildlife -->
            <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Dale Bailey
Dale Bailey
20,269 Points 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.wildlife {
/* set bg image */
  background-image: url('img/bear.jpg');
/* set it not to repeat */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
/* position it in the centre */
  background-position: center;
/* make the bg cover (100% at smallest ratio side) */
  background-size: cover;
/* make the padding and border inclusive of the total size (internal not adding to the size) */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
Cesare Parmiggiani
Cesare Parmiggiani
8,017 Points
Cesare Parmiggiani
Cesare Parmiggiani
8,017 Points

Thank you Dale!

... i ignored the border-box...

Very helpful

Cesare