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13,730 PointsHello, I can not seem to get this code challenge, someone please help.
I am having difficulty with the correct selector for this challenge.
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
header img {
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.main-content p {
font-weight: bold;
}
div + div {
margin-top: 15px;
}
span> div {
background-color: powderblue;
}
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Combinators Challenge</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
<img src="mtn-landscape.jpg" alt="foggy mountains">
</header>
<div class="main-content">
<h2>Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</h2>
<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>
</div>
<div>
<h2>From Tents to Resorts</h2>
<span>Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay.
<span>Sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax at a resort.</span>
</span>
</div>
</body>
</html>
1 Answer
martinjones1
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 44,824 PointsHi Toni,
You just need to swap the span and div round, so:
span> div {
background-color: powderblue;
}
becomes:
div > span {
background-color: powderblue;
}
Reference: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/Child_combinator
Hope this helps :)
Toni Hammond
13,730 PointsGot it! Thanks a bunch!!! :)
Alex Long
257 PointsAlex Long
257 PointsCan you post the question?