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

hasan al bannah
hasan al bannah
6,149 Points
Posted by hasan al bannah
hasan al bannah
6,149 Points

Add a background-size property. Set a value that will display the full image while maintaining the width and height prop

could any one help me please

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: 100%
}
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>

9 Answers

Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points
Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points

Sorry hasan, its background-size:cover;

hasan al bannah
hasan al bannah
6,149 Points
hasan al bannah
hasan al bannah
6,149 Points

hi hugo paz thanks a lot for your help

Leanne Millar
Leanne Millar
9,555 Points
Leanne Millar
Leanne Millar
9,555 Points 
.wildlife{
  background-image:url(img/bear.jpg);
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position:center;
  background-size: cover;
}

This code will pass up until challenge 4 for the Basic Layout Quiz

hasan al bannah
hasan al bannah
6,149 Points
hasan al bannah
hasan al bannah
6,149 Points

thanks hugo paz but it does not working

Walter Nyamangodo
Walter Nyamangodo
5,369 Points
Walter Nyamangodo
Walter Nyamangodo
5,369 Points

it should be....... background-size: cover;

Stephen Lee
Stephen Lee
22,945 Points
Stephen Lee
Stephen Lee
22,945 Points

This did it for me:

.wildlife { background-image: url(img/bear.jpg); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; }

Blake Watson
Blake Watson
8,312 Points
Blake Watson
Blake Watson
8,312 Points

you can do it!!!!!!!!!

Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points
Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points

Hi hasan,

Try background-size: contain;

Unsubscribed User
Unsubscribed User
8,841 Points
Unsubscribed User
Unsubscribed User
8,841 Points

try

background-size:cover;

height:100%;