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CSS CSS Basics Basic Selectors Descendant Selectors

Posted by Wang ki Shih
Wang ki Shih
3,560 Points

Finally, target the paragraph that is a descendant of the footer element. Add a color property and set the value to slat

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

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

.please-help {
  color: slate*grey;
}
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>

2 Answers

Ede Harrison
Ede Harrison
3,615 Points
Ede Harrison
Ede Harrison
3,615 Points

Hi Wang,

The issue is with the way you've assigned the color property of .please.help. It shouldn't contain any special characters, just letters.

It's not case-sensitive so it doesn't matter whether your value is capitalised or not.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

There are several issues here. See my answer to your original question.