CSS :lang pseudo-class
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Example
In the example below, the :lang class specifies the quotation marks for q
elements with lang="no":
<html>
<head>
<style type="text/css">
q:lang(no)
{quotes: "~" "~"}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Some text <q lang="no">A quote in a paragraph</q>
Some text.</p>
</body>
</html>
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Definition and Usage
The :lang pseudo-class adds a style to an element with a specific lang
attribute.
Browser Support
The :lang pseudo-class is supported in all major browsers, except Safari.
Note: Internet Explorer 8 (and higher) supports the :lang pseudo class if a !DOCTYPE
is specified.
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Pseudo classes
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