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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by janette noel
janette noel
705 Points

target the paragraph that is the descendent of the main content

what is the answer to target the paragraph that is the descendant of the main content and add a font weight.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
header span {
  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> 
    <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>

2 Answers

Erik McClintock
Erik McClintock
45,783 Points
Erik McClintock
Erik McClintock
45,783 Points

Janette,

Do what you did for the first task, but with the new selectors.

You previously chose the span element that is a descendant of the header element, like so:

header span {
}

So now beneath that code block, do the same thing with the paragraph element that is a descendant of the element with a class of "main-content":

.main-content p {
}

Make sure you add this new code block beneath your pre-existing one (i.e. do not delete or replace the code from the previous task) or the challenge may throw an error, as it expects to see all the code present as you progress.

Erik

janette noel
janette noel
705 Points
janette noel
janette noel
705 Points

thanks :)