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CSS CSS Basics (2014) The Box Model Padding, Borders, and Margins

Marta Dias
Marta Dias
9,240 Points
Posted by Marta Dias
Marta Dias
9,240 Points

.wildlife { border-top-style: solid orange 10px;} is specific and correct?

I wrote down this code .wildlife { border-top-style: solid orange 10px; } but it was incorrect. Tried a different one .wildlife { border-style: solid orange ; border-top: 10px; } also incorrect.

tried this one .wildlife { border: solid orange 10px; } Buuyah!

But isn't this way adding the value to all sides?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.primary-content {
  padding-top: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 95px;
}

.wildlife {
    border: solid orange 10px;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <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 href="#more">Find out more</a>

      <div class="wildlife">
        <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 <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div>

            <a href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->

        <div class="secondary-content t-border"> 
      <div>
        <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
        <p>
          Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
        </p>
        <ul>
          <li><a href="#hotels">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
          <li><a href="#resorts">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
          <li><a href="#lodging">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
        </ul>       
      </div>
      <div>
        <h3>Pack Accordingly</h3>
        <p>
          One of most important things when it comes to traveling through the great outdoors is packing accordingly. Here are a few tips:
        </p>
        <ol>
          <li>Bring layers of clothing</li>
          <li>Pack sunscreen</li>
          <li>Carry extra water just in case</li>
          <li>Pack light</li>
        </ol>
      </div>
        </div><!-- End .secondary-content -->

        <footer class="main-footer">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>

4 Answers

Ryan Huber
Ryan Huber
8,206 Points
Ryan Huber
Ryan Huber
8,206 Points

Your final answer would cause the border to be on all sides. If you were looking to only have the border on the top it would look like this: .wildlife { border-top: solid orange 10px; }

Hope that helps!

Marta Dias
Marta Dias
9,240 Points
Marta Dias
Marta Dias
9,240 Points

Exactly so they are asking me to write down a top border but they only accept .wildlife { border: solid orange 10px;} which add to all borders.

Thanks Ryan just wanted to be sure.

Ryan Huber
Ryan Huber
8,206 Points
Ryan Huber
Ryan Huber
8,206 Points

I just went into the challenge and it accepted .wildlife { border-top: solid orange 10px; } as the correct answer. I think that is what you should be using. It will give the top border that they are asking for.

Anna Kozlova
Anna Kozlova
4,372 Points
Anna Kozlova
Anna Kozlova
4,372 Points

I wrote correct code and even tried copy-paste others code (Ryan Huber and Marta Dias), but it doesn't work and keeps saying " Bummer! Make sure you're giving '.wildlife' a solid top border style. Preview "

the code:

.wildlife { border-top: solid orange 10px; }

I almost give up :( What's wrong there?

Bret Combest
Bret Combest
1,039 Points
Bret Combest
Bret Combest
1,039 Points

help with this would be great, my .wildlife wont highlight it just stays grey, is there something wrong. i have researched this and everyone has the same correct answer but nothing will take.

.wildlife { border-top: solid orange 10px; }

I cant get it to accept an answer either

" Bummer! Make sure you're giving '.wildlife' a solid top border style. Preview "

joannewatson
joannewatson
2,569 Points
joannewatson
joannewatson
2,569 Points

Its... .wildlife { border-top: 10px solid orange; }

Nikola Najdovski
Nikola Najdovski
18,744 Points
Nikola Najdovski
Nikola Najdovski
18,744 Points

I've got the same problem .wildlife { border-top: 10px solid orange; } this doesn't work for me too