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

Posted by Jeana Koerber
Jeana Koerber
2,397 Points

multiple comma-separated values to add additional shadows to the same element

I have this question in my quiz:

"Just like the text-shadow property the box-shadow can take multiple comma-seperated values to add additional shadows to the same element. Let's give .main-header an inner-shadow with a second set of box-shadow values. Set the new shadow's horizontal and vertical offsets to 0, the blur radius to 60px, the spread radius to 5px, and the color to firebrick. Don't forget to include the keyword value that creates an inner box shadow."

This was my answer: (the first box-shadow line is from a previous question which said it was right). I'm just stuck on the whole comma seperated value, can't seem to get this one with more explanation.

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

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,
  box-shadow: inset 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>

2 Answers

Dawood Ambriz
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Dawood Ambriz
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 11,537 Points
Dawood Ambriz
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Dawood Ambriz
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 11,537 Points

You almost had it!

just a small syntax error, both outer and inner shadow can be set with just one property!

currently you are using both properties without a " ; " and you dont need to set a 2nd box-shadow property since the inner shadow can be set in the same value with a comma seperated

for example:

.main-header { box-shadow: outershadowvalueshere , innershadowvalueshere;

}

Jeana Koerber
Jeana Koerber
2,397 Points
Jeana Koerber
Jeana Koerber
2,397 Points

Thank you so much!