By specifying the default language of the web page like <html lang="en">
by specifying HTML lang, the user agent and assistive technology can interpret the contents correctly.
When constructing a multilingual site, it is important to forget about this, so please be aware that even Japanese pages may be "en".
Also, when multiple languages are mixed within a single page, it is strongly recommended that consideration is also given to Success Criterion 3.1.2.
Principle | Understandable | Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable. |
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Guideline | Readable | Make text content readable and understandable. |
Criterion | Language of Page (3.1.1 A) |
Interpretation by program can be made as to which language the default natural language of each web page is. |