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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Sarah McHarg
Sarah McHarg
3,610 Points
Posted by Sarah McHarg
Sarah McHarg
3,610 Points

CSS Basics: Challenge Task 2 of 3

Challenge Task 2 of 3

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

Bummer! Make sure you're targeting the paragraph nested inside '.main-content'.

Where have I gone wrong?

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

header span {
  font-size: 26px;
}

.main-content {
  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>
Cheryl Searles
Cheryl Searles
1,172 Points
Cheryl Searles
Cheryl Searles
1,172 Points

Hi Sarah, they are asking for this "target the paragraph that is a descendant of the main-content class." but you have targeted the .main-content only Try .main-content p{} Hope it helps

Sarah McHarg
Sarah McHarg
3,610 Points
Sarah McHarg
Sarah McHarg
3,610 Points

Hi Cheryl, your suggestion worked, thank you! :-D

1 Answer

Elijah Quesada
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Elijah Quesada
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 32,965 Points
Elijah Quesada
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Elijah Quesada
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 32,965 Points

HI Sarah, you're almost there.. all you need to do is add a "p" after .main-content

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */ header span { font-size: 26px; } .main-content p { font-weight: bold; }