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

Posted by Dominique Robinson
Dominique Robinson
6,504 Points

I do not know what is wrong with my box-show

What is wrong with the code in .main-header: property? I am trying to add multiple inner shadows.

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: inset 0 0px 15px #aaa,
    0 0 60px 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>

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

You're close, but it looks like you got the two box-shadow values mixed up a bit:

  • the first one does not need the "inset" property
  • the first one needs a vertical offset of 2px
  • the second one does need the "inset" property
  • the second one needs a blur radius of 5px
  • the second one should end with a semicolon instead of a comma
Dominique Robinson
Dominique Robinson
6,504 Points

Aha, you're right I see that now. Thanks!