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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Pixels and Percentages

Posted by sarah shelden
sarah shelden
8,332 Points

Code not working?

I dont understand why it isn't letting me submit?

This is the question. Let's make the <span> element with the class "title" larger. Increase its font size to 26 pixels.

and i put,

.title { font-size: 26px; }

Thanks

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

span.title{
   font-size: 26px;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body>
    <div class="container">
      <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>
      </div>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>
jeffrey bachynski
jeffrey bachynski
5,179 Points
jeffrey bachynski
jeffrey bachynski
5,179 Points

I copied your css code and it accepted it as correct. Maybe try refreshing your browser.

2 Answers

Aidan Palmer
Aidan Palmer
5,844 Points
Aidan Palmer
Aidan Palmer
5,844 Points

You have span.title, but you only need to define the class. By defining the ".title" class you are also targeting that same spam element. Try using this:

.title {
    font-size: 26px;
}
sarah shelden
sarah shelden
8,332 Points
sarah shelden
sarah shelden
8,332 Points

Hey Guys,

I got it to work. I think there was something wrong with my internet connection.

Thank you!