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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Text Shadows and Box Shadows

Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points
Posted by Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points

give .mainheader an inner-shadow with a second set og bow-shadow values.

set the new shadows horizontal and vertical offsets to 0, the blur to 60px, the spread tp 5px, and the color to fire brick dont forget to include the keyword value that creates an inner box shadow

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-heading {
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #be7b31;
}
.title {
text-shadow: 1px 3px 0 #e59740;
}
.main-header {
  box-shadow:  0 2px 15px #aaa;

}
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>

2 Answers

Cindy Lea
PLUS
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points
Cindy Lea
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points

You need to use the color firebrick for the color.

Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points
Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points

i did that but it didnt work

Anthony Stapor
Anthony Stapor
3,369 Points
Anthony Stapor
Anthony Stapor
3,369 Points

Hi, try this it should work.

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

}