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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Yarden Shwartz
Yarden Shwartz
964 Points
Posted by Yarden Shwartz
Yarden Shwartz
964 Points

When I preview the answer to this question, the paragraph comes out as bold, so I'm confused as to what I'm doing wrong.

The goal of this question, at least how I understand it, is to make the paragraph within the main-content class bold. Since I have done this, I'm not sure what I've done wrong.

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

.main-content { 
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>
reginabattle
reginabattle
16,646 Points

You must target the p tag:

.main-content p {
  font-weight: bold;
}
Gari Merrifield
Gari Merrifield
9,598 Points
Gari Merrifield
Gari Merrifield
9,598 Points

Regina's comment looks correct. It's a matter of how specific you are. Your code targets all text inside the DIV, where Regina's specifically targets the P elements inside the DIV where you have applied the class.

2 Answers

Yarden Shwartz
Yarden Shwartz
964 Points
Yarden Shwartz
Yarden Shwartz
964 Points

Yeah, that's it, thanks.

Yarden Shwartz
Yarden Shwartz
964 Points
Yarden Shwartz
Yarden Shwartz
964 Points

Thanks for the help, that was it.