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atsuki138
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 5,635 PointsCSS Selectors Quickstart Task on "change the color of hovered links to maroon."
Is my code wrong??
a:hover { color: #800000; }
The system returns "Are you setting the color maroon?".
a:link {
color: #FF8C00;
}
a:visited {
color: #b22222;
}
a:hover {
color: #800000;
}
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Pseudo-classes Challenge</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
<h2>Journey Through the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Nevada_(U.S.)">Sierra Nevada Mountains</a></h2>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Tahoe">Lake Tahoe</a> is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California">California</a>. 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>
</header>
</body>
</html>
1 Answer
Jamie Reardon
Treehouse Project ReviewerThe value needs to be the predefined keyword maroon, not a hex value.
Jamie Reardon
Treehouse Project ReviewerJamie Reardon
Treehouse Project ReviewerI would like clarification on why my answer which was marked as "best answer" provided by the student, has been down-voted. Not really sure why as my answer provides a solution to the JavaScript student.