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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Phillip Rubio
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Phillip Rubio
Courses Plus Student 1,993 Points
Posted by Phillip Rubio
Phillip Rubio
Courses Plus Student 1,993 Points

Im stuck on a challenge question that doesn't make sense.

Create a new type selector that targets the div element. Add a background-color property and set the value to lightblue.

my response was:

div { background-color: lightblue; }

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
body {
  text-align: center;
}

p {
  color: lightslategrey;
}

header {
  background-color: orange;
  color: white;
  {

    div {
      background-color: lightblue;
    }
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>
      <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

Chris Jardine
Chris Jardine
13,299 Points

Hi Phillip

Your header is not closed with "}", instead you have used the "{".