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

Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points
Posted by Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points

What is the correct way to add a linear gradient to the background image? (Formatting help)

/'''html/ .main-header { background-image: linear-gradient(To bottom,steelblue,darkslateblue 90%); /html/

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

7 Answers

Ayoub AIT IKEN
Ayoub AIT IKEN
12,314 Points

then you should put :

.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to top, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%);
}
Ayoub AIT IKEN
Ayoub AIT IKEN
12,314 Points
Ayoub AIT IKEN
Ayoub AIT IKEN
12,314 Points

what is the probleme exactly ?

Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points
Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points

Coding Challenge Q: Create a new rule that targets .main-header. Then, use the background-image property to define a linear gradient. Set the first color stop to steelblue and the second color stop to darkslateblue. Set the second color stop's position to 90%. Finally, add the value that sets the gradient direction from bottom to top.

Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points
Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points

'''html

.main-header { background-image:linear-gradient(To bottom, steelblue, darkslateblue 90%) } '''

This is what I did

Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points
Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points

I also tried To Top and 180deg

Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points
Robbie Singh
Robbie Singh
3,675 Points

I think maybe because I capitalized To, that it did not accept it? Not sure why it didn't work when I tried but thanks for your help

Ayoub AIT IKEN
Ayoub AIT IKEN
12,314 Points
Ayoub AIT IKEN
Ayoub AIT IKEN
12,314 Points

indeed, I ve wrote it in lowercase in my answer. you welcome Robbie ;)