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CSS CSS Basics (2014) The Box Model Padding, Borders, and Margins

Posted by simbarashe madanhi
simbarashe madanhi
3,138 Points

Let's separate the .wildlife container from the content above it. Give .wildlife a top margin of 105 pixels.

Let's separate the .wildlife container from the content above it. Give .wildlife a top margin of 105 pixels.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.primary-content {
 padding-top: 25px;
 padding-bottom: 95px;
}

.wildlife {
    border-top: solid orange 10px;
    margin-top: 105px;
} 

.wildlife {
    margin-top: 105px;
  border-top: 10px solid orange
} 

.wildlife {
    margin-top: 105px;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <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 href="#more">Find out more</a>

      <div class="wildlife">
        <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 <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div>

            <a href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->

        <div class="secondary-content t-border"> 
      <div>
        <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
        <p>
          Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
        </p>
        <ul>
          <li><a href="#hotels">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
          <li><a href="#resorts">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
          <li><a href="#lodging">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
        </ul>       
      </div>
      <div>
        <h3>Pack Accordingly</h3>
        <p>
          One of most important things when it comes to traveling through the great outdoors is packing accordingly. Here are a few tips:
        </p>
        <ol>
          <li>Bring layers of clothing</li>
          <li>Pack sunscreen</li>
          <li>Carry extra water just in case</li>
          <li>Pack light</li>
        </ol>
      </div>
        </div><!-- End .secondary-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>
simbarashe madanhi
simbarashe madanhi
3,138 Points

help guys am stuck

Blake Abbott
Blake Abbott
1,460 Points
Blake Abbott
Blake Abbott
1,460 Points

So is it not moving the element down 105px? what is the problem you are facing, we'll need more info other than 'i am stuck'.

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points

It looks like you accidentally erased the work done for task 3.

Task 3 said "Target the .secondary-content div. Set the top padding to 80 pixels and the bottom padding to 70 pixels." But there's no code to do that in the CSS shown above. I can only guess that you accidentally erased it when you were adding the code for task 4.

Each previous task's code must remain as you add more for the following tasks.

Mike Talent Kuwondo
Mike Talent Kuwondo
7,528 Points
Mike Talent Kuwondo
Mike Talent Kuwondo
7,528 Points

Hie. it seems like you repeated the wildlife container. Try this it works.

.wildlife { border-top-width: 10px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color : orange; margin-top: 105px; }

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points

The cascade property of CSS means that multiple rules with the same selector will work the same as a single rule (as long as their properties do not conflict). It's not as compact or easily read, but it won't affect the outcome (or the challenge, in this case).

Laura Rodriguez
Laura Rodriguez
8,284 Points
Laura Rodriguez
Laura Rodriguez
8,284 Points

I had problems with the open and close brackets, check this before :

.wildlife { border-top-width: 10px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color : orange; margin-top: 105px; }