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

Posted by Lainey Phelps
Lainey Phelps
1,555 Points

I don't understand how my answer is incorrect how do I target the span element inside the .intro.

I do not understand how my code is incorrect...

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="intro">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 span {
  font-size: 1.25em; 
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-style: italic; 
 }

2 Answers

Lainey Phelps
Lainey Phelps
1,555 Points

THANK YOU ALL!

Jason Anello
PLUS
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points
Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

Hi Lainey,

In task 4 you need to create a new rule.

font-size and line-height should be applied to the .intro paragraph and font weight and style should be applied to the span within that intro paragraph.

Separating out what you have into 2 rules:

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

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

Also, you should not assign the span tag the intro class. The challenge only requests that you add it to the paragraph.