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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Diego Vazquez
Diego Vazquez
3,750 Points

need help

don't know what im doing wrong

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

Patrik Horváth
Patrik Horváth
11,110 Points
Patrik Horváth
Patrik Horváth
11,110 Points

SPAN is inside of HEADER element if you do just SPAN so all SPANS on site will effect by your settings :)

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

footer p {
 color: slategrey;
}
Christopher Kellett
Christopher Kellett
7,053 Points
Christopher Kellett
Christopher Kellett
7,053 Points

Diego,

For this challenge you need to target the span element inside the header element.

header span{
  //your css
}

Hope that helps.