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roostermang
3,822 PointsThere is an error in this one in the footer question
.footer p { color: slategrey; } should work
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.header span {
font-size: 26px;
}
.main-content p {
font-weight: bold;
}
.footer p {
color: slategrey;
}
<!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>
5 Answers
Gavin Ralston
28,770 Pointsfooter isn't a class, it's an element. The same with "header"
You only want to use the dot in front of a name if it's a class you specifially created, and the hash/pound/# if it's an id
Remove the . and see if that works.
roostermang
3,822 PointsI'll try that but I guess what threw me is it let me get away (if that is the reason) with this : .header span { font-size: 26px; } your answer worked, cheers Gavin. But why did it let me get away with the above?
roostermang
3,822 Pointsit allowed .header but didn't allow .footer I didn't test if header (with no class . before) worked
Gavin Ralston
28,770 PointsIt might be the way the test is performed...
header span { ... }
That should work just fine, while the other should be looking for spans which are children of elements with a header class.
roostermang
3,822 PointsWhat I have learnt thanks Gavin is elements require nothing "in front" cheers mate
Gavin Ralston
28,770 PointsExactly. Elements typed in just like they are, classes with a dot, id's with a #
And you WILL mix them up frequently, so just keep an eye out for them :)
roostermang
3,822 PointsCheers Gavin! So I'm thinking that test should have rejected my .header and allowed only header
Gavin Ralston
28,770 PointsThat might be true. Perhaps Guil Hernandez or a staff member can address that, if it's an issue.