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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Text Shadows and Box Shadows

Posted by Stephen Colacurcio
Stephen Colacurcio
2,796 Points

I think there may be a problem with question 4 of this section.

It says to make sure my values are separated by commas, but they are.

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

.main-heading {
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px #be7b31;
}

.title {
  text-shadow: 1px 3px 0px #e59740;
}

.main-header{
  box-shadow:  0px 2px 15px #aaa, inset 0 0 5px 60px firebrick;
}
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 -->

        <footer class="main-footer">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>

4 Answers

Ted Sumner
Ted Sumner
Courses Plus Student 17,967 Points

I just passed the challenge with this code:

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-heading {
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px #be7b31;
}

.title {
  text-shadow: 1px 3px 0 #e59740;
}

.main-header {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, inset 0 0 60px 5px firebrick;
}

One time I helped someone with a non-US keyboard that typed a character that looked right, but was the wrong code. That may be an issue for you. Try copying and replacing your comma with the comma in my code.

Stephen Colacurcio
Stephen Colacurcio
2,796 Points
Stephen Colacurcio
Stephen Colacurcio
2,796 Points

Hmm I tried that but it still didn't work. Here's what I have now: 

box-shadow: 0px 2px 15px #aaa, inset 0px 0px 60px 5px firebrick;
Stephen Colacurcio
Stephen Colacurcio
2,796 Points
Stephen Colacurcio
Stephen Colacurcio
2,796 Points

Thank you! That worked! It must have been my comma.

Ted Sumner
Ted Sumner
Courses Plus Student 17,967 Points

Any time. Please mark best answer to indicate your problem was solved.