New Bookmarklet Simplifies Language Accessibility Checks for Webpages

A new tool, the Language of Parts Bookmarklet, has been introduced to help web content creators ensure accessibility compliance. Created by James Royal-Lawson, the bookmarklet highlights all HTML elements with a `lang` attribute, simplifying the process of verifying language tags on webpages. 

Properly tagging the main language of a webpage and any sections in different languages is critical for accessibility. It aids screen readers in correctly interpreting text and helps browsers offer translation options. This requirement aligns with WCAG 2.2 criteria 3.1.1 (Language of Page) and 3.1.2 (Language of Parts), as well as the European EN 301 549 standard.

The bookmarklet offers a user-friendly alternative to manually inspecting HTML code. By clicking the bookmark, users can instantly view which parts of a webpage have been tagged with specific languages. It also highlights potential issues, such as missing or incorrect tags.

A bookmarklet is a small JavaScript-based tool stored as a browser bookmark, enabling quick execution of tasks on a webpage. This one empowers users to improve multilingual web content efficiently and effectively. Follow this link to know more.