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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Media Queries

Posted by Sean Van Duser
Sean Van Duser
13,332 Points

Not passing?

Not sure why this media queries is still not passing?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
@media screen and (max-width: 1020px){
  .main-header{
    background-color:tomato;
    color: #FFF;
  }
}
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

Jeff Jacobson-Swartfager
Jeff Jacobson-Swartfager
15,419 Points
Jeff Jacobson-Swartfager
Jeff Jacobson-Swartfager
15,419 Points

The error is coming from the validation of the screen bit of the media query. The question asks you to target all devices. Since all devices is assumed by default with a media query, you can drop that part entirely.

So, the top of your media query should look like this:

@media (max-width: 1020px){
Sean Van Duser
Sean Van Duser
13,332 Points
Sean Van Duser
Sean Van Duser
13,332 Points

Thanks Jeff,

I spent to much time on this one.