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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Ini Atoyebi
Ini Atoyebi
Courses Plus Student 9,289 Points

I dont Understand the question "Next, target the paragraph that is a descendant of the main-content class. Add a font-w"

the div having main-content has only one paragraph. I have created the class as

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

I still didn't get it.

please help

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 class="main-content">
        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

Lee Geertsen
PLUS
Lee Geertsen
Courses Plus Student 290 Points
Lee Geertsen
Lee Geertsen
Courses Plus Student 290 Points

Only the div need to have the class "main-content", not the paragraph. And in your css file to reference a class you have to put a dot in front of the name like this:

 .main-content p {
    font-weight: bold;
}
Antti Lylander
Antti Lylander
9,686 Points
Antti Lylander
Antti Lylander
9,686 Points

Tip: main-content is a class. How do you target a class?