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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Emma Dellagatta
Emma Dellagatta
5,181 Points
Posted by Emma Dellagatta
Emma Dellagatta
5,181 Points

Please help,

Text-color: white; isnt working , what am i doing wrong ?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
body {
text-align: center;
}

p{
color: lightslategrey;
}

header {
background-color: orange;
 text-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>
      <span>Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <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>
Matt Skelton
Matt Skelton
4,548 Points
Matt Skelton
Matt Skelton
4,548 Points

Hey Emma,

Simple fix for this one, the property for changing the color of text is actually 'color'. 

header
{
    background-color: orange;
    color: white;
}

It seems a little counter-intuitive initially, but this will do the trick. Hope that helps1

Teron Bullock
Teron Bullock
Courses Plus Student 23,235 Points
Teron Bullock
Teron Bullock
Courses Plus Student 23,235 Points

Hello Emma,

Matt is 100% correct, when dealing with text color you only use the color property.

ex: " color: white; " or "color: #fff; " etc...

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,007 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,007 Points

The name of the property that affects the text color is just "color".

Didn't you get a hint when you tried your code? I tried it and got this:

Bummer! Make sure you're setting 'color' to 'white'.