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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors ID and Class Selectors

Isabel Janssen
Isabel Janssen
5,132 Points
Posted by Isabel Janssen
Isabel Janssen
5,132 Points

Not sure what I'm doing wrong here with the id selector .. Can someone help me? Seems to look OK to me, but it's wrong.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong here with the id selector .. Can someone help me? Seems to look OK to me, but it's wrong.

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 class="main-header">
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1 class="main-heading">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 id="main-content">
      <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>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header{
  background-color: orange;
}

.main-heading{
  font-size: 72px;
{

#main-content {
  background-color: lightsteelblue;
}

2 Answers

Isabel Janssen
Isabel Janssen
5,132 Points
Isabel Janssen
Isabel Janssen
5,132 Points

HA! Nevermind! Stupid messy mistake haha!

Samuel Llibre-Pillco
Samuel Llibre-Pillco
15,467 Points
Samuel Llibre-Pillco
Samuel Llibre-Pillco
15,467 Points

If someone else have the problem was a close curly bracket put the other way. Happen a lot. I always forget the ; but im practicing like crazy xD.

Have fun Isabel ;)