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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Em and Rem Units

Benjamin Lowry
Benjamin Lowry
7,941 Points
Posted by Benjamin Lowry
Benjamin Lowry
7,941 Points

code challenge question 3

to set the h3 element to em, 20px/16px=1.25em. Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong? Thanks!!

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

header {
  font-size: 1.8em;
}

.title {
  font-size: 1.625rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 5.625rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 3.3125em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 0.125em;
}
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 class="title">Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <div class="main-content">
      <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>
      <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>
      <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
      <p>
        Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
      </p>
    </div>
    <footer>
      <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
      <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
    </footer>
  </body>
</html>

1 Answer

Aiden Campbell
Aiden Campbell
6,618 Points
Aiden Campbell
Aiden Campbell
6,618 Points

Benjamin your math is right, but take a look at your code. You used 0.125, it should be 1.25.

font-size:1.25em;

Benjamin Lowry
Benjamin Lowry
7,941 Points
Benjamin Lowry
Benjamin Lowry
7,941 Points

Right, I finally got it to work. The code posted shows my last, desperate attempt, at making it work. I definitely tried 1.25 previously with the same result...just thought I would let anyone know if they find themselves in the same spot that you may have to try a few times. Thanks for the response!