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

Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points
Posted by Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points

it's not working

everything seems right, but it's showing task 3 is not passing.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header{
  background-image:linear-gradient(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>

2 Answers

Shaun Hoffman
Shaun Hoffman
10,879 Points
Shaun Hoffman
Shaun Hoffman
10,879 Points

Try taking the spaces out around the comma between the two colors, or typing the colors back in.

Sometimes the code works correctly- but the challenge is a bit fussy on how they want you to write the code.

Hope this helps! Have a great night.

Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points
Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points

Yes! you are right sir. Thank you so much!