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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Styling the Intro Paragraph

Posted by Toni Haugsrud
Toni Haugsrud
3,196 Points

css basics - span element. Create a new rule that targets the span element inside .intro. Give the span element a bol

Create a new rule that targets the span element inside .intro. Give the span element a bold font-weight and an italic font style.

I do not understand what I am doing wrong!

I did target the span class="span1">

In css I write it like this:

.intro, .span1 { font-weight: bold; font-style; italic; }

Or I have tried this: .span1 { font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; }

What else?

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 id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <div class="primary-content t-border">
      <p class="intro">
        Lake Tahoe is one of the most <span class="span1">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="#more">Find out more</a>
    </div>
    <footer class="main-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>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.intro {
  font-size: 1.25em;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

1 Answer

Michael Afanasiev
PLUS
Michael Afanasiev
Courses Plus Student 15,596 Points
Michael Afanasiev
Michael Afanasiev
Courses Plus Student 15,596 Points

Hi Toni,

There's no need to add a class to your span element. You only need to append it to the intro class in your CSS like this:

main.css 
.intro {
  font-size: 1.25em;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.intro span {
 font-weight: bold;
 font-style: italic;
}
Toni Haugsrud
Toni Haugsrud
3,196 Points

Thanks Michael ! ;-)