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

Moorthy Andy
Moorthy Andy
6,754 Points
Posted by Moorthy Andy
Moorthy Andy
6,754 Points

CSS basics: understanding values and units. challenge task 3. .intro { font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 2.0; }

my answer to the task is as above. Don't understand why keep getting the "bummer".

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 */
.intro {
  font-size: 1.25em;
  line-height: 2.0;
}

1 Answer

Salman Akram
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points

Hi Moorthy,

The question asked you to declare 1.6 for line-height without em or px, see below:

Simple need to put value of 1.6. 

.intro {
  font-size: 1.25em;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
Moorthy Andy
Moorthy Andy
6,754 Points
Moorthy Andy
Moorthy Andy
6,754 Points

Thanks Salman (Khan). I got it. Had misunderstood the question.

Salman Akram
Salman Akram
Courses Plus Student 40,065 Points

Lol, hope that solve your challenge. :D

Moorthy Andy
Moorthy Andy
6,754 Points
Moorthy Andy
Moorthy Andy
6,754 Points

Yes. It did. Thanks again.