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MDN Accept-Language header
Documents Accept-Language as a browser preference hint, locale quality ordering, privacy limits, and the rule that servers should never override an explicit user language choice.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language selector | Choose language selector when users need to switch the current page, task, or product interface to another available language. | The selector names the current language and available alternatives in language labels users can recognize. | Supports treating browser language as a hint rather than overriding explicit user choice. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Language selector vs settings management vs preference center vs adaptive defaults
MDN documents Accept-Language as a hint that should not override explicit user language choice.
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