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

Posted by amyp
amyp
6,574 Points

Finally, give .wildlife the box-sizing property and value that forces any padding and border widths into its total width

Finally, give .wildlife the box-sizing property and value that forces any padding and border widths into its total width and height.

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

.wildlife {
  background-image: url('img/bear.jpg');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
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>

2 Answers

Munyaradzi Matewe
Munyaradzi Matewe
1,953 Points
Munyaradzi Matewe
Munyaradzi Matewe
1,953 Points

how do l give the box-sizzing property and value that forces any padding and border widths into its total width and height

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

Amy already had that part done correctly in the code shown above. :arrow_heading_up:

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

Oops! It looks like task 4 is no longer passing.

In task 4, the challenge asked you to add a background-size property to your CSS, but it doesn't appear to be there now. Did you accidentally delete it?

amyp
amyp
6,574 Points

you got it right, I accidentally deleted it,later on I added it, and I got it right! thanks !