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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by mo ode
mo ode
4,352 Points

Next, target the paragraph that is desen of the main-content class Add a font-weight property and set the value to bold?

Next, target the paragraph that is from the main-content class. Add a font-weight property and set the value to bold?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
header span{
      font-size: 26px 
}

#main-content span{
        font-weight: bold;
}
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 <span>breathtaking attractions</span> 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 class="main-content">
      <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
      <p>
        <span>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.</span>
      </p>
      <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
    </div>
    <footer>
      <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
    </footer>
  </body>
</html>
mo ode
mo ode
4,352 Points

Thank you very much Rachel.

4 Answers

mo ode
mo ode
4,352 Points
mo ode
mo ode
4,352 Points

Next, target the paragraph that is decedant of the main-content class. Add a font-weight property and set the value to bold?

Rachel Lev
Rachel Lev
14,583 Points
Rachel Lev
Rachel Lev
14,583 Points

main-content is a class, so you need "." not "#". Also, its asking to target paragraph, not span:

.main-content p {
font-weight: bold;
}
mo ode
mo ode
4,352 Points
mo ode
mo ode
4,352 Points

Thank you very much. Now I'm on the final stage 1. The 9 question review challenge. Can you help?