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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Pixels and Percentages

Kimberly Dolcin
Kimberly Dolcin
4,369 Points
Posted by Kimberly Dolcin
Kimberly Dolcin
4,369 Points

Why isint .title span answer incorrect when responding to how to select span within the .title class?

Let's make the <span> element with the class "title" larger. Increase its font size to 26 pixels. i put: .title span but its still wrong! I still get an response that says make sure that you are selecting the correct .title class

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

.title,span {
font-size:26px
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body>
    <div class="container">
      <header>
        <span class="title">Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
        <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
      </header>
      <div class="main-content">
        <p>
          Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions 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>
        <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>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Elijah Quesada
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Elijah Quesada
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 32,965 Points

Almost there, remove "span" after title in your css file. Also dont forget ; after you declare the font-size.

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.title {
font-size: 26px;
}


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Kimberly Dolcin
Kimberly Dolcin
4,369 Points
Kimberly Dolcin
Kimberly Dolcin
4,369 Points

Thanks Elijah, your code works but im not sure why the "span" had to be removed since that is the element that I wanted to select within the .title class

Elijah Quesada
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Elijah Quesada
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 32,965 Points

The class "title" was referencing the element span. Therefore it didn't need to be included.

Kimberly Dolcin
Kimberly Dolcin
4,369 Points
Kimberly Dolcin
Kimberly Dolcin
4,369 Points

Elijah, Thank you so much for your prompt response! ooooh yess, so the html element is probably written as: <span class:title>

Elijah Quesada
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Elijah Quesada
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 32,965 Points

Your welcome!!! Happy coding.