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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Gradients

Posted by Leon Bateman
Leon Bateman
5,520 Points

Help for css

I am on a challenge and having issues, Any help? "Bummer! Make sure you're setting the gradient direction from bottom to top."

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

.main-header {
   background-image: linear-gradient(bottom to top, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%)
}
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 id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>

        <div class="primary-content">
            <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><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points
Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points

Hi Leon,

Its just to top not bottom to top

Hope this helps.

Leon Bateman
Leon Bateman
5,520 Points

Thanks bro :D great respect man ;)