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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Robert Fraser
Robert Fraser
2,690 Points

Using descendant selectors: I am having trouble with the challenge targeting the paragraph nested inside '.main-content'

Challenge Task 2 of 3 Next, target the paragraph that is a descendant of the main-content class. Add a font-weight property and set the value to bold.

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
header span {
    font-size: 26px 
}

.main-content   p {
   font-weight: bold;
}
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>
Robert Fraser
Robert Fraser
2,690 Points

When I preview the code, the paragraph appears in bold. I'm not sure what I need to do here.

1 Answer

Robert Bennett
Robert Bennett
11,927 Points
Robert Bennett
Robert Bennett
11,927 Points

No problem, I kept playing around with it until it worked. I hope this works!

.main-content p{
   font-weight: bold;
};
Robert Fraser
Robert Fraser
2,690 Points

Thanks. Worked like a charm!