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USWDS Language selector

Documents language selector placement, two-language and three-or-more-language variants, equivalent translated content expectations, contrast, HTML lang use, list semantics, and language-specific labels with lang attributes.

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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 language-selector variants, equivalent content expectations, visible labels, lang attributes, contrast, and list semantics.

Evidence Role

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Publisher: U.S. Web Design System. Last checked: .