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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by alan rado
alan rado
902 Points

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

Target a paragraph that is a descendant of the main-content class. Add a font-weight property and set the value to bold.

I typed in:

.main-content { }

p{ font-weight: bold; }

What's missing?

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>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>

4 Answers

Denis Omerovic
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Denis Omerovic
UX Design Techdegree Student 10,873 Points
Denis Omerovic
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Denis Omerovic
UX Design Techdegree Student 10,873 Points

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

James Delaplain
James Delaplain
5,872 Points

Ah HAH Dude, Thank You, forgot how to put the two together!!

Andreas Kullander
Andreas Kullander
3,316 Points
Andreas Kullander
Andreas Kullander
3,316 Points

You didn't select the descendant of the class, you selected every paragraph element. To select a descendant you use a > sign.
Like so: 

.main-content > p {  
font-weight: bold;  
}
Andreas Kullander
Andreas Kullander
3,316 Points

You could also use just a space between .main-content and p.

MUZ140742 Takura Masunda
MUZ140742 Takura Masunda
5,737 Points
MUZ140742 Takura Masunda
MUZ140742 Takura Masunda
5,737 Points

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

Mariia Ashurova
Mariia Ashurova
10,913 Points
Mariia Ashurova
Mariia Ashurova
10,913 Points

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

header span{ font-size: 26px; }

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

footer p { color: slategrey; }