HTML lang Attribute

The HTML lang attribute specifies the language of the content in an element, helping browsers and assistive technologies interpret it correctly.

Typically used in the <html> tag to define the page language.
Uses language codes like en, fr, hi, etc.
Improves accessibility and search engine understanding.
Helps screen readers pronounce content accurately.

html

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
    <title>lang attribute</title>
    <style>
        body {
            text-align:center;
        }
        h1 {
            color:green;
        }
    </style>
</head>

<body>
    <h1>GeeksforGeeks</h1>
    <h2>lang attribute</h2>

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    <p lang="en">
        A computer science portal for geeks
    </p>

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</body>

</html>
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Syntax

<html lang="en">

The lang attribute specifies the language of the content, helping browsers and assistive technologies interpret and present it correctly.

Syntax

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