Welcome to the Treehouse Community

Want to collaborate on code errors? Have bugs you need feedback on? Looking for an extra set of eyes on your latest project? Get support with fellow developers, designers, and programmers of all backgrounds and skill levels here with the Treehouse Community! While you're at it, check out some resources Treehouse students have shared here.

Looking to learn something new?

Treehouse offers a seven day free trial for new students. Get access to thousands of hours of content and join thousands of Treehouse students and alumni in the community today.

Start your free trial

CSS Enhancing Design with CSS Styling Boxes Box Shadows

Posted by Gail Mukungurutse
Gail Mukungurutse
1,844 Points

.main-header { box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, insert 0 0 60px 5px firebrick; }

Set the new shadow’s horizontal and vertical offsets to 0, the blur-radius to 60px, the spread-radius to 5px and cooler to firebrick. how is my code below incorrect;- .main-header { box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, insert 0 0 60px 5px firebrick; } where am I going wrong?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header   {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa,insert 0, 0, 60px, 5px, 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 -->

        <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>

3 Answers

Ismael Liriano
Ismael Liriano
11,490 Points

Hi! You have to follow this syntax:

.main-header {
box-shadow: [horizontal offset] [vertical offset] [blur radius] [optional spread radius] [color];
}
Gail Mukungurutse
Gail Mukungurutse
1,844 Points
Gail Mukungurutse
Gail Mukungurutse
1,844 Points

Hi Ismael, Thanks for responding back to me.

Below is my exact code: .main-header { box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, insert 0 0 60px 5px firebrick; }

/--- where am I going wrong - I really don't understand I this is stopping me from moving to the next task/tutorial..../

Bummer: The second box shadow's horizontal offset needs to be 0.

jb30
jb30
44,806 Points

Try changing insert to inset.

Gail Mukungurutse
Gail Mukungurutse
1,844 Points
Gail Mukungurutse
Gail Mukungurutse
1,844 Points

Thanks a lot. Changed to 'inset' and all worked - finally. Really appreciate all yous.