lang attribute on inline content
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description: Mark passages, phrases, and inline elements that differ from the document language with a lang attribute. WCAG 3.1.2 requires it so assistive tech can switch pronunciation.
language: en
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date modified: 2026-05-29T18:54:03.000Z
citation: WCAG 3.1.2 — Language of Parts (Level AA)
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citation: W3C i18n — Declaring language in HTML
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citation: MDN — The lang global attribute
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  publisher: MDN

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