Understandable / 3.1 Readable
3.1.2Language of Parts
Level AAMark up any passage written in a different language (e.g. an English quote) with its own lang attribute. This lets a screen reader switch pronunciation rules for just that passage instead of misreading it in the surrounding language. Proper nouns, technical terms, words of undetermined language, and loanwords absorbed into the surrounding text are exempt.
Specification updated
- Enhancement#5135(opens in a new tab)3.1.2: Add explanation of "proper name" to Understanding
- Enhancement#5178(opens in a new tab)3.1.2: Clarify single words can be covered
Note
A detailed commentary for this success criterion is not yet available. In the meantime, this page lists related patterns, techniques, and links to the normative sources.
Related Techniques
Specific implementation techniques for meeting this success criterion. This site doesn't include the full text, so follow the links to the original W3C documents.
Normative References
- Success Criterion 3.1.2 Language of Parts — WCAG 2.2(opens in a new tab)The normative requirement text.
- Understanding Language of Parts — W3C(opens in a new tab)Official guidance on intent, examples, and techniques.