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

Posted by Ray Hennings
Ray Hennings
2,305 Points

percentages challenge question 1 - why is this wrong?

The question reads " Lets make the <span> element with the class title larger. Increase its font size to 26 pixels.

This is my code:

span .title { font-size: 26px; }

the response is "Bummer! Make sure you're setting the 'font-size' to 26 pixels

why is this an error?

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>

3 Answers

Takunda Mudarikwa
Takunda Mudarikwa
7,106 Points

its because you left a space between your span and .title . If you include the span element in the css and want to get the class that's tied to that element you have to not leave that space. so this is correct : span.title {} or just .title {} (with out the span).

Ray Hennings
Ray Hennings
2,305 Points
Ray Hennings
Ray Hennings
2,305 Points

Thank you, that fixed the problem, and I was able to find a reference to that syntax on MDN under class selectors.

Takunda Mudarikwa
Takunda Mudarikwa
7,106 Points
Takunda Mudarikwa
Takunda Mudarikwa
7,106 Points

Awesome!