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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Layout Styling the "Wildlife" div with Background Properties

Lena Apoyan
Lena Apoyan
11,728 Points
Posted by Lena Apoyan
Lena Apoyan
11,728 Points

A problem with padding and border width

I cannot understand what I should do in this task. Please explain to me the point of the task: "Finally, give .wildlife the property and value that forces any padding and border widths into its total width and height".

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.wildlife {
  background-image: url('img/bear.jpg');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  padding: 0;
  border-width: 0;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <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 class="wildlife">
        <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
        <p>
          As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div><!-- End .wildlife -->
            <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Rich Donnellan
MOD
Rich Donnellan
Treehouse Moderator 27,696 Points
Rich Donnellan
Rich Donnellan
Treehouse Moderator 27,696 Points

Hey Lena,

Instead of giving you the answer, I'll guide you in the right direction!

Take a look at box-sizing property at the MDN - this should hopefully get you where you need to be.

-Rich :-)

Lena Apoyan
Lena Apoyan
11,728 Points
Lena Apoyan
Lena Apoyan
11,728 Points

Hello Rich,

Thank you very much for information, it really helped.

-Lena