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

Posted by kit prescott
kit prescott
2,774 Points

why isnt my color text setting for media query

can someone help with this code please

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

3 Answers

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

The challenge is asking you to apply both properties to the main-header element. You have included the paragraph.

kit prescott
kit prescott
2,774 Points
kit prescott
kit prescott
2,774 Points

thanks

Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

kit prescott

Moderator Note: Removed the "Best Answer" from your reply to Kris. "Best Answer" is to be applied to the Answer that has helped you solve the issue. If Kris's answer has done that, please mark that as "Best Answer" not your own reply.

Thank you.

Jason ~Treehouse Community Moderator

kit prescott
kit prescott
2,774 Points
kit prescott
kit prescott
2,774 Points

ok