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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors ID and Class Selectors

Payal Thakkar
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Payal Thakkar
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Posted by Payal Thakkar
Payal Thakkar
Courses Plus Student 831 Points

in the html file give the h1 elemet the class main-heading?

in the html file give the h1 elemet the class main-heading?

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>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <div class="primary-cintent">
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <p>
      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 href="#">Find out more</a>
    <div>
      <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 mink, bears, and Bald eagles.
      </p>
      <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-header{
  background-color:orange;
}
Nelson Lee
Nelson Lee
6,853 Points
Nelson Lee
Nelson Lee
6,853 Points 
<h1 class = "main-header">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>

You use the class keyword for add styles

2 Answers

jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points
jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points

Hey Payal,

Take a look for the sole h1 element in the html document (Line 12).

Then apply the class main-heading to it like so:

<h1 class="main-heading">Lake Tahoe, California</h1>