WCAG 2.2 · Understandable · Level A
3.1.1 — Language of Page
The default human language of the page must be set in the markup.
Level AUnderstandable
What it means
The default human language of the page must be set in the markup.
How to meet it
Add a valid lang attribute to the <html> element.
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- Missing language declaration
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