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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 | 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. |
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- Language selector vs settings management vs preference center vs adaptive defaults
USWDS documents language selector variants, equivalent content expectations, lang attributes, and list semantics.
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Publisher: U.S. Web Design System. Last checked: .