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Success Criterion 3.1.1 - Level A

Language of Page

Ensure the language of the app is set. Some assistive technologies read the text shown on the screen. The pronunciation of the words depends on the selected language. An incorrect or missing language causes unclear pronunciation.

Impact

  • Screen reader users can have text read in the correct language.

  • Letters can be displayed better when the language is known.

Check

“Has the language of the screen been set correctly?“

This can be tested with a screen reader.

Solution

Set a language

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