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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Media Queries

Posted by Adrian Hoyle
Adrian Hoyle
3,596 Points

Code Challenge on Media Queries

I am supposed to created a media querie that has max-width of 1020px, tomato background color and white text. My code seems to be wrong, but I can't find the mistake. Please help.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .main-header {
    background: tomato;
    color: white;
  }
}
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>

2 Answers

Salman Akram
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points

Hi Adrian,

No issues, it seems correct. Can you refresh and try again?

Adrian Hoyle
Adrian Hoyle
3,596 Points
Adrian Hoyle
Adrian Hoyle
3,596 Points

Just did. It worked. It's funny how the simplest answer is often the right one. :)

Salman Akram
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points

Awesome! Glad it is working now. :smile: