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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Daniel Haasenritter
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Daniel Haasenritter
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Posted by Daniel Haasenritter
Daniel Haasenritter
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Trouble with the Challenge. Descending Selectors

So here is the problem:

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

Here is the html I am working with;

<div class=”main-content”> <h2> Check out all the wildlife</h2> <p> As spawning season approaches, etc… </p>

Here is the CSS I wrote;

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

****Result**** Bummer! Make sure you're targeting the paragraph nested inside '.main-content'.

I figured p is the descendant to main-content. I have also tried;

main-content h2 p { font-weight: bold; }

Experience has taught me I am either misreading the question or I am miswriting it. Can anyone identify the issue here? Your help is appreciated.

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

header span {
  font-size: 26px;
}

main-content p {
  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>

1 Answer

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

You may just have a typo.

A class name in a CSS selector is always preceded by a period, but your descendant selector above has "main-content" instead of ".main-content".

Just add the period and you should have it.