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

Posted by Christopher Palacios
Christopher Palacios
3,110 Points

what am I doing wrong here /* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */ #intro { font-size: 1.250em; }

what am I doing wrong here?

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: 1.250em;
}
Christopher Palacios
Christopher Palacios
3,110 Points

Ty ty ty. Of course as soon as I posted the q. I fig'd it out.

You were super quick with the reply. Nice to know someone is out there.

-cp

1 Answer

Zack Taylor
Zack Taylor
9,021 Points
Zack Taylor
Zack Taylor
9,021 Points

In your index file you're using a CLASS tag ... Tho in your CSS you're using an ID tag.

In your CSS file..

Copy and paste this.... /* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */ .intro { font-size: 1.250em; }

// I have changed the # ID tag to a . Class tag. Hope this helps my friend.