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

Felipe Pedro Jose Ostos Bermudez
Felipe Pedro Jose Ostos Bermudez
3,119 Points
Posted by Felipe Pedro Jose Ostos Bermudez
Felipe Pedro Jose Ostos Bermudez
3,119 Points

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

1 Answer

Gunhoo Yoon
Gunhoo Yoon
5,027 Points
Gunhoo Yoon
Gunhoo Yoon
5,027 Points

Remember how to set shadow inwards using inset keyword?

.main-heading {
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px #be7b31; 
}

.title {
  text-shadow: 1px 3px 0 #e59740; 
}

/*This is where you want to look at. Also, you don't need two selector for .main-header*
.main-header {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa,
                        inset 0 0 60px 5px firebrick; 
}