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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Type Selectors

Posted by Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points

Hi there ! so I just got Css badge ! almost done. But there are some exercises needs to be done . I AM TRYING TO

I AM TRYING TO GIVE BODY ELEMENT TEXT-ELIGN TO CENTER . I BELIVE I WROTE IT CORRECT, BUT STILL SHOWS ME THAT I AM WRONG.

style.css 
.body  { 
  text-align: center;
}
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>

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

A selector to target the body element would be simply "body" with no period in front.

The period prefix is only used to create a class selector.

Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points
Khatia Bagaturia
Khatia Bagaturia
2,050 Points

so simple :D cool thanks

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Khatia Bagaturia — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!