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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Anita Hai
Anita Hai
6,438 Points

Next, target the paragraph that is a descendant of the main-content class. Add a font-weight property and set the value

Not sure as to what I'm doing wrong here.

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

header span {
font-size: 26px;
}

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

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

This code passes tasks 1 and 2 as is (you quoted part of the task 2 instructions).

The work for task 3 still needs to be done to finish the challenge.

UPDATE: I notice that some changes were made to "index.html". For this challenge, all work should be done in "style.css". Try again with the HTML file left as it was provided and see if that helps.

Anita Hai
Anita Hai
6,438 Points
Anita Hai
Anita Hai
6,438 Points

Thanks Steven. For some reason, the step (task 2) doesn't pass when I try it here. I can't even go to task 3.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

Strange, it passes for me when I paste it directly into the challenge.

Anita Hai
Anita Hai
6,438 Points
Anita Hai
Anita Hai
6,438 Points

Thanks for your help. It worked for me.