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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Ben Ahlander
Ben Ahlander
7,528 Points
Posted by Ben Ahlander
Ben Ahlander
7,528 Points

What is wrong?

Not sure what Im missing?

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

header span {
  font-size: 26px;
}

.main-content p {
  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>
        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>
    <footer>
      <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
    </footer>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

iuliana sagaidak
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 Points
iuliana sagaidak
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 Points 
header span {
  font-size: 26px;
}

.main-content p {
  font-weight: bold;
}

footer p {
  color: slategrey;
}

Your code is ok. I passed. Try again
Ben Ahlander
Ben Ahlander
7,528 Points
Ben Ahlander
Ben Ahlander
7,528 Points

weird...even when i copied your code it didn't work. When i added the footer p.... than it worked. maybe a bug?

Larry Coonrod
Larry Coonrod
5,041 Points
Larry Coonrod
Larry Coonrod
5,041 Points

I copy and pasted your CSS and it worked fine for me, even without the footer color.