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8 changes: 7 additions & 1 deletion understanding/20/language-of-parts.html
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<h2>Intent of Language of Parts</h2>

<p>The intent of this success criterion is to ensure that user agents can correctly present
phrases, passages, and in some cases words written in multiple languages. This makes it possible for user agents and
phrases or passages written in multiple languages. This makes it possible for user agents and
assistive technologies to present content according to the presentation and pronunciation
rules for that language. This applies to graphical browsers as well as screen readers,
braille displays, and other voice browsers.
</p>

<div class="note">
<p>Phrases and passages consist of <em>one or more words</em>. As a result, even an individual
word can be subject to the requirements of this criterion, unless it falls under one of the
exceptions.</p>
</div>

<p>Both assistive technologies and conventional user agents can render text more accurately
if the language of each passage of text is identified. Screen readers can use the
pronunciation rules of the language of the text. Visual browsers can display characters
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