How do I fix valid-lang?

Use a valid code. Code included. Use a valid BCP 47 code in the lang attribute of this element, e.g. lang="fr".

Error · valid-lang

Invalid language on part of the page

Q: What does the valid-lang error mean?

Invalid language on part of the page. A section declares a language code that doesn't exist.

A section declares a language code that doesn't exist.

Who it leaves out: blind people (screen readers)

How to fix it

Use a valid code. Code included.

In the code

Use a valid BCP 47 code in the lang attribute of this element, e.g. lang="fr".

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