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

Posted by Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points

says make <span> element with class "title"

when i put span in the css the color doesnt change it stays whitish grey

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


span .title {
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>
Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points

on the picture it changes but on the actual quiz every word changes color except for when i write span

5 Answers

Cindy Lea
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points

Try

.title span { font-size: 26px; }

Cindy Lea
PLUS
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points
Cindy Lea
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points

I believe they want <span class="title>

Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points

they also want me to put fontsize to 26px

Cindy Lea
PLUS
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points
Cindy Lea
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points

<span class="title" style="font-size: 26px;"></span> see if that works.

Raeed Sabree
Raeed Sabree
10,664 Points

nope it didnt work :(

Hunter Initiative
Hunter Initiative
27,265 Points
Hunter Initiative
Hunter Initiative
27,265 Points

.title span { font-size: 26px; }

Hunter Initiative
Hunter Initiative
27,265 Points
Hunter Initiative
Hunter Initiative
27,265 Points

try this: span .title { font-size: 26px; }