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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Gradients

Harold van Velsen
Harold van Velsen
7,321 Points
Posted by Harold van Velsen
Harold van Velsen
7,321 Points

What am I doing wrong?

Challenge Task 4 of 4

Set the second color stop's position to 90%. Then, add the value that sets the gradient direction from bottom to top.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header {
  background-image: linear-gradient (to top, steelblue ,darkslateblue 90%);
}
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 -->
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Harold van Velsen
Harold van Velsen
7,321 Points
Harold van Velsen
Harold van Velsen
7,321 Points

Hmm... I already found the answer :-) it is the comma after "steelblue.

Thanks.

paulca55
paulca55
7,284 Points

You also need to take out the space after linear-gradient.

So instead of linear-gradient (to top ... it says linear-gradient(to top ... otherwise it won't work at all (try previewing this before checking your work). The checker doesn't seem to pick up on this though.

paulca55
paulca55
7,284 Points

Yes this will be enough to pass the challenge but it isn't valid CSS and it will not actually display the gradient.