When a reader is using an accessibility tool like a screen reader, identifying the language the document is written in is crucial; it allows the tool to render and "read" the document more accurately, with the correct pronunciation.
Ideally, your document should be written in one consistent language; consider creating additional versions in different languages to meet the needs of other readers.
Set the document language
In Venngage's upgraded Editor, you can identify the language your document is written in, providing useful metadata for screen readers and PDF accessibility tools.
From the File Menu above the top toolbar
Open the Accessibility menu from "File", above the top toolbar in the Editor. At the bottom of the Accessibility Menu, select "Set document language", as pictured below:
Select the language of your document from the drop-down menu in the "Document Language" pop-up modal (box).
Click "Save" to set the document language.
From the Accessibility Checker panel
Check the Accessibility of your document to bring up the Accessibility Checker panel.
Open the Document Language heading in the Accessibility Checker. Review the information on the panel.
Edit the document language by clicking "Edit" next to where the document language is displayed. In the screenshot below, it is set to "English".
Select the language of your document from the drop-down menu in the "Document Language" pop-up modal (box).
Click "Save" to set the document language.
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