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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Enhancing the Design With CSS Text Shadows and Box Shadows

Posted by Kristin Sangurima
Kristin Sangurima
8,997 Points

The code seems to be correct but I can't figure out why I can't pass this last part.

I believe it has something to do with adding more than one value to the box-shadow model, but I separated the lines with a comma and the effects appear in the preview mode. I can't figure out why I can't complete the challenge.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.main-heading{
text-shadow: 0px 0px 5px #be7b31;
}
.title{
text-shadow: 1px 3px 0px #e59740;
}
.main-header{
box-shadow: 0px 2px 15px #aaa, inset 0px 0px 60px 5px firebrick;
}
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 -->

        <footer class="main-footer">
            <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
            <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
        </footer>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points
Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points

Looks alright to me (people usually have an issue with using two box-shadow properties instead of combining them with a comma like you did). I know there has been an issue with the challenge excepting zero values, either has to be 0 or 0px. Try switching yours.

Kristin Sangurima
Kristin Sangurima
8,997 Points
Kristin Sangurima
Kristin Sangurima
8,997 Points

Ah that worked!! Thank you so much! It was driving me crazy.