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

Stephen Ambler
Stephen Ambler
8,236 Points
Posted by Stephen Ambler
Stephen Ambler
8,236 Points

Next, increase the font size of the h2 element to 53 pixels. what am i doing wrong?

the code ive put is

.h2 { font-size: 53px; }

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.title {
  font-size: 26px;
}

.h2 {
  font-size: 53px;
}
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>
Stephen Ambler
Stephen Ambler
8,236 Points
Stephen Ambler
Stephen Ambler
8,236 Points

lol i see what i did wrong hahaha silly mistake i added a . infront of the h2

3 Answers

Creede Farnham
Creede Farnham
3,107 Points
Creede Farnham
Creede Farnham
3,107 Points

it is

h2 { font-size: 53px; }

Kistal Gordon
Kistal Gordon
2,009 Points
Kistal Gordon
Kistal Gordon
2,009 Points

h2 is not a class

Brian MacDowell
Brian MacDowell
1,171 Points
Brian MacDowell
Brian MacDowell
1,171 Points

try h2 { font-size: 52px; }