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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Raedawn Long
Raedawn Long
6,943 Points

hello, not accepting my codes, ive tried several codes not working.

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

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
header span{
  font size: 26px;
}
.main-content span{
  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>

3 Answers

Eduardo Valencia
Eduardo Valencia
12,444 Points
Eduardo Valencia
Eduardo Valencia
12,444 Points

Hi. It looks like you targeted the incorrect element type. You put span in lieu of p in your CSS selector. Try replacing it with the p selector and see if that works.

Douglas Middleton
Douglas Middleton
1,233 Points
Douglas Middleton
Douglas Middleton
1,233 Points

Make sure you're using the 'font-weight' property with the value 'bold'.

thank you for the help, but it still does not work?

what am I doing wrong?