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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Finally, create a new type selector that targets the div element. Add a background-color property and set the value to

I guess I don't really understand what the problem is...

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

body {
  text-align: center;
}

p {
  color: lightslategrey;
}

header {
  background-color: orange;
  color: white;
}
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> {  background lightblue; }
      <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>

1 Answer

Hey Jessica,

You added this new type selector into your HTML document - beside your <div> tag - instead of your CSS page.

div {
  background: lightblue;
}

Delete this and add the selector to your CSS and you be ready to go. :)

Thank you so much ! You saved my life! :D