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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Em and Rem Units

Troy Maletz
Troy Maletz
2,544 Points
Posted by Troy Maletz
Troy Maletz
2,544 Points

Create a new rule that targets the h2. The h2's parent element has a font-size value of 16px. Use an em unit to give the

Based on the base of 16px or the h2's parent, then to have an em unit to 53 px then it should be 3.313em. So therefore the code should be h2 { font-size: 3.313em; } but this is not working for the expected answer

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

header {
  font-size: 1.8em;
}

.title {
  font-size: 1.625rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 5.625rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 3.313em;
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 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>
      <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
      <p>
        Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
      </p>
    </div>
    <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>

2 Answers

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,718 Points

Hey Troy Maletz,

It looks like you rounded up the actual answer, which is 3.3125em, not 3.313em. So, it should be:

h2 {
  font-size: 3.3125em;
}
Jessica Felicio
Jessica Felicio
3,242 Points

you're an angel

Zachary Wheeler
Zachary Wheeler
3,396 Points
Zachary Wheeler
Zachary Wheeler
3,396 Points

I typed it like that but it returned the error: "Make sure you keep the .heading rule your style sheet."

Marcus Parsons
Marcus Parsons
15,718 Points

My pleasure! If you want to go ahead and mark my answer as best, we can resolve this question. :)