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HTML5 <link> hreflang Attribute

HTML5 link Tag Reference HTML5 <link> tag

Example

Here, the hreflang attribute indicates that the linked document is in English:

<link href="tag_link.asp" rel="parent" rev="subsection" hreflang="en" />

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The hreflang attribute is supported in all major browsers.


Definition and Usage

The hreflang attribute specifies the language of the text in the linked document.

This attribute is only used if the href attribute is set.

Note: This attribute is purely advisory.


Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

None.


Syntax

<link hreflang="language_code" />

Attribute Values

Value Description
language_code A two-letter language code that specifies the language of the linked document.
To view all available language codes, go to our Language code reference.


HTML5 link Tag Reference HTML5 <link> tag
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