The human language of each passage or phrase can be programmatically determined.
ADA Relevance: Level AA is the standard courts reference for ADA compliance. Failing this criterion creates direct legal exposure for ADA lawsuits.
When content includes phrases in a different language, screen readers need to know to switch pronunciation rules.
Identify content in languages different from the page's primary language. Check that these sections have lang attributes.
Mark language changes with the lang attribute: <span lang="fr">Bonjour</span>. Common exceptions: proper names, technical terms, and words that have become part of the primary language.
These industries commonly fail WCAG 3.1.2 due to the nature of their website content and functionality:
Different platforms have different levels of built-in support for WCAG 3.1.2:
WCAG 3.1.2 requires that the human language of each passage or phrase can be programmatically determined. This is a Level AA criterion under the Understandable principle, meaning it is required for ADA compliance (courts reference WCAG 2.1 AA).
Identify content in languages different from the page's primary language. Check that these sections have lang attributes.
Yes. WCAG 3.1.2 is a Level AA criterion, and courts consistently reference WCAG 2.1 AA as the standard for ADA compliance. Failing to meet this criterion creates legal exposure for ADA lawsuits, which typically settle for $10,000 to $75,000+.
Failing WCAG 3.1.2 Language of Parts means when content includes phrases in a different language, screen readers need to know to switch pronunciation rules. This violation is detectable by automated scanning tools that ADA plaintiff attorneys use to identify lawsuit targets. ADA CodeFix can scan your site for this specific violation and provide AI-generated code fixes.
ADA CodeFix automatically scans for Language of Parts violations and provides AI-generated code fixes — not overlay widgets.
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