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

Posted by Travis Chaney
Travis Chaney
3,297 Points

There is not enough space in this text box. What is the answer to task 4 so that I can move on. (I am using "inset".)

My code is such, since I am told to give a second set of box-shadow values to create an inner shadow:

box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, inset 0 0 60px 5px firebrick;

It is extremely frustrating that I have to understand exactly what is asked of me on often poorly-written questions or unclear tasks before I can proceed with the instruction.

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


.main-heading {
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #be7b31;
}

.title {
text-shadow: 1px 3px 0 #e59740;
}

.main-header {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa,
              inset 0 0 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>

1 Answer

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,719 Points
Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,719 Points

Put the .box-shadow declaration on one line:

.main-header {
box-shadow: 0 2px 15px #aaa, inset 0 0 60px 5px firebrick;
}

I don't believe the questions or challenges are poorly written at all. I believe most of them are actually extremely simple.