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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Styling the Intro Paragraph

james mchugh
james mchugh
6,234 Points
Posted by james mchugh
james mchugh
6,234 Points

new rule for the span element

I've done it these to ways which seem logical and many other ways, but it rejects all of my answers. Create a new rule that targets the span element inside .intro. Give the span element a bold font weight and an italic font style. 1st attempt .css .intro { font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6;
font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; }

2nd attempt .css .intro { font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6;
} .intro { font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; }

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 id="top" class="main-header">
      <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <div class="primary-content t-border">

      <p class= "intro">
      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="#more">Find out more</a>
    </div>
    <footer class="main-footer">
      <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
      <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
    </footer>
  </body>
</html>
style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */



  .intro {
font-size: 1.25em;
line-height: 1.6;   
}
.intro
font-weight: bold;
font-style: italic;

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

To target "the span element inside .intro" you need a descendant selector. That's where you name name both elements (target last) with a space in between: ".intro span".

This is a "new rule" so it won't be combined with the existing rule for ".intro" (but it will work with it).

james mchugh
james mchugh
6,234 Points
james mchugh
james mchugh
6,234 Points

Ah I think I understand it now. Thanks Steven. That question was driving me crazy. Great explanation!