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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Heather Reynolds
Heather Reynolds
4,000 Points

Don't understand what I'm doing wrong in the CSS code challenge

The question says, "target the paragraph that is a descendant of the footer element. Add a color property and set the value to slategrey" My code is .footer p {

color: slategrey;

}

The code looks right to me. I can't move forward unless I answer this question correctly.

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

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

.footer p {
  color: slategrey;
}
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>

3 Answers

Ayoub AIT IKEN
Ayoub AIT IKEN
12,314 Points

take off the point before footer ! its not a class its just a tag

Heather Reynolds
Heather Reynolds
4,000 Points

Thank you. That worked :)

Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points
Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points

The smallest thing; there's a space between the period and the "h". Should be

.header span
Judd Higgins
Judd Higgins
8,846 Points
Judd Higgins
Judd Higgins
8,846 Points

Agreed with Ayoub - elements such as footer, header, etc do not need the .footer it simply needs to be named footer