Level AASince WCAG 2.0
3.1.2 Language of Parts
Guideline 3.1: Readable – Language is declared and text is understandable.
What does the rule require?
Passages in a different language are also marked in code.
How to get it right
Mark foreign-language passages: <span lang="de">Barrierefreiheit</span>.
Who benefits most?
- Blind people
- People with dyslexia
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Language of Parts” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)