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Aman Thakur
352 PointsMy background color is not changing to orange.
I have checked the syntax. My main.css file is inside css folder, and I have also properly included it in the index.html file. But, still it isn't working. Here're the codes: Index.html code which is inside header tag: <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/main.css"> main.css code: body { background-color: orange; }
2 Answers
Steven Parker
231,198 PointsCheck your file organization.
In addition to Jennifer's suggestions, you might want to check how your files are organized. Your link tag indicates that your CSS file is named main.css and located in a subfolder named "css". If you have the file in the same folder as your HTML, then it would not be recognized and loaded.
Kevin Heck
Courses Plus Student 1,290 PointsThis helped me. Thank you Steven. :)
Aman Thakur
352 PointsActually, it might be a server issue. I've fixed it now.
I actually moved the main.css file out from the css folder, then placed it back, and now it's working fine.
Thanks
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherJennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherHi there! Before we troubleshoot this further let's check some basics. Are you positive you saved your file? If so, try launching the preview again and refreshing the page. If this doesn't work, try clearing your browser cache or launching it in a private tab and refresh the page. If none of these work we're likely going to need to see a snapshot so we can assist you further!
edited for additional note
You say your link is inside the header tag. It should be inside the
<head>tag. Note that<header>and<head>are not the same.