Identify language changes
Rule ID | Language 2 |
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Definition | Elements with text content in a different language from the principal language of the page must use the lang attribute with a valid IANA language code to identify the change. |
Purpose |
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Required | Yes for HTML4 Legacy Techniques ruleset mapping |
WCAG Success Criteria |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA, Primary Success Criterion) |
Rule Category | Styling/Content |
Scope | Page |
Target Resources |
Elements with text content that is in a different language than the principal language of the page
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Techniques |
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Manual Checks |
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Informational Links |