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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Melissa De Lorenzo
Melissa De Lorenzo
1,054 Points

For descendant selectorsI have to target the paragraph that is a descendant of the main content class. How?

For descendant selectorsI have to target the paragraph that is a descendant of the main content class. How do I go about doing this? I've been stuck on this for so long and keep rewatching the video, but I'm not sure what I am not doing correctly!

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>

1 Answer

andren
andren
28,558 Points
andren
andren
28,558 Points

To select a class you have to type a dot followed by the class name, like this .main-content and then to select the descendant paragraph element you just have a space and then type the paragraph element selector which is p.

Like this:

.main-content p {

}

That will select p elements that are descendants of the main-content class.

Melissa De Lorenzo
Melissa De Lorenzo
1,054 Points

THANK YOU