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

nicolaslemaire
nicolaslemaire
12,806 Points
Posted by nicolaslemaire
nicolaslemaire
12,806 Points

Task 2 of 4 "gradients"

Hi guys, I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with my code but I can't seem to find the problem (since it works just fine in "preview" but I get a "bummer" alert though) any help on that? Thanks a lot. Nicolas

background-image: linear-gradient(to left, blue, firebrick);

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
  background-color: black;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to left, blue, firebrick);

}
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

Jonathan Grieve
MOD
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,253 Points
Jonathan Grieve
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,253 Points

This is because by task 2, all you want to do is set the a linear gradient property as a background image.

.main-header {
    background-image: linear-gradient();
}

You don't need the background-color property either. :-)

nicolaslemaire
nicolaslemaire
12,806 Points
nicolaslemaire
nicolaslemaire
12,806 Points

I mean, I had tried with "linear-gradient() but it's true that with "add" in the text, I kept the background-color, dammit! :) Thanks Jon! take care,