Primary Language

Owned by Melissa Chen (Unlicensed)

Last updated: Jun 25, 2019

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Purpose of this criterion

To check if the primary text language of the PDF is set so that screen readers can switch to the appropriate language

How to Fix

Choose one of the following:

Option #1: Accessibility Checker > Primary Language > Right click and select "Fix" > Choose your primary language
Option #2: File > Properties > Advanced > Under "Reading Options" > Select your primary language from the "Language" dropdown list

Screenshot

Option #2

Related WCAG Criteria

3.1.1 Language of Page