WCAG 2.0 · Level AA · Understandable
WCAG 3.1.2 — Language of Parts
Passages in a different language need their own lang attribute.
WCAG 3.1.2 at a glance
Level AA · Principle: Understandable · Added in WCAG 2.0. Level AA is the conformance target for the ADA, EAA, and Section 508.
What it means
Passages in a different language need their own lang attribute.
Who it helps
Screen-reader users, so foreign phrases are pronounced correctly.
Common failures
- A French quote in an English page with no lang marker
How to meet WCAG 3.1.2
- Wrap foreign-language passages with the right lang attribute
How to test it
Manual.