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

Posted by Amanda Gray-Baum
Amanda Gray-Baum
27,390 Points

how to set linear gradient from bottom to top

When I add the "to bottom," in front of the colors for my gradient the entire thing fails. Not only does it not set the gradient from bottom to top but it also no longer reads the colors which are added after the "to bottom,"

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, 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>
Amanda Gray-Baum
Amanda Gray-Baum
27,390 Points

I have also tried "180deg," which gave me the same results.

1 Answer

Christian Puga
Christian Puga
3,736 Points
Christian Puga
Christian Puga
3,736 Points

Hi u need to place it "to top" like this 

.main-header {
 background-image: linear-gradient(to top, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%);
 }