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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Timothy Delaney
Timothy Delaney
2,785 Points
Posted by Timothy Delaney
Timothy Delaney
2,785 Points

I'm trying to create a type selector. Why is this not correct?

Am I missing something?

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

3 Answers

Michael Cerchia
PLUS
Michael Cerchia
Courses Plus Student 8,572 Points
Michael Cerchia
Michael Cerchia
Courses Plus Student 8,572 Points

You only need a period before a class selector. Since you are targeting the body element and not a class, "body" does not need a period before it. Your code should look like this:

.body {
  text-align: center;
}