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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors ID and Class Selectors

Posted by Katrine AMS Guirguis
Katrine AMS Guirguis
2,587 Points

Class selectors

I need help... I can’t figure out how to write the class selector correct, even though I’ve rewatched the video!

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>
      <div class="main-header">
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <p>
      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="#">Find out more</a>
    <div>
      <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 mink, bears, and Bald eagles.
      </p>
      <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
Katrine AMS Guirguis
Katrine AMS Guirguis
2,587 Points

I did: <div class = “main-header”> ......Is that right??

Zaid Khan
Zaid Khan
12,769 Points

Yes, Katrine, that's right!

Katrine AMS Guirguis
Katrine AMS Guirguis
2,587 Points

But it still says there’s an error!

Zaid Khan
Zaid Khan
12,769 Points

The way you have written, that's how classes are given to elements.

But if you are referring to quiz questions then what is the question about?

Katrine AMS Guirguis
Katrine AMS Guirguis
2,587 Points

It’s not a quiz.... it wants me to “ Give the header element a class attribute. Then, set the class value to main-header.” that’s what I did, but it says I’m wrong

Zaid Khan
Zaid Khan
12,769 Points

Check my updated answer

2 Answers

Zaid Khan
Zaid Khan
12,769 Points

It's saying give header element a class attribute.

So, it's going to be:

<header class="">

</header>

Then it says to set the class value to "main-header".

then just:

<header class="main-header">

</header>
Katrine AMS Guirguis
Katrine AMS Guirguis
2,587 Points
Katrine AMS Guirguis
Katrine AMS Guirguis
2,587 Points

Ok, Thanks!