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

Posted by Michelle Blandford
Michelle Blandford
3,975 Points

Hello, in my attempt to select the intro class and add a font-size property. using 16px as the parent font-size contex

In the style sheet, select the intro class and ad a font-size property. using 16 px fas the parent font-size context, give the class an em font size equal to value 20px..

I have

.intro { fontt-size: 1.25em }

I may be putting it in the wrong place? Please assist.

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 */
Owa Aquino
Owa Aquino
19,277 Points
Owa Aquino
Owa Aquino
19,277 Points

Your answer was misspelled. 

.intro { font-size: 1.25em }

1 Answer

Marcin Lubke
Marcin Lubke
13,253 Points
Marcin Lubke
Marcin Lubke
13,253 Points

Just a typo, it should be:

.intro { font-size: 1.25em }