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

Posted by olusoji ojerinde
olusoji ojerinde
2,048 Points

css question on font style. I can seem to get through question 4 please help look at the code

.intro, { font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; } .intro-content, .span { font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; }

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 class="intro">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: 1.25em;
  line-height: 1.6;
   }
  .intro,
  .main-header {
  font-weight: bold;
  font-style: italic;
     }

3 Answers

Henrik Christensen
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Henrik Christensen
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Henrik Christensen
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Henrik Christensen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 38,322 Points

should be:

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.intro {
  font-size: 1.25em;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.intro span {
  font-weight: bold;
  font-style: italic;
}

And remove the class from your span

olusoji ojerinde
olusoji ojerinde
2,048 Points

hi henrik, Its not working for me. any other solution

olusoji ojerinde
olusoji ojerinde
2,048 Points
olusoji ojerinde
olusoji ojerinde
2,048 Points

Thanks Henrik, i figured it out.

olusoji ojerinde
olusoji ojerinde
2,048 Points

used the code you sent