lang attribute does not affect spellcheck language
OS: macOS Ubuntu 22.04 · Device: Desktop or Laptop Any · Browser: Safari 120.0 · Keyboard: US
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lang attribute does not affect spellcheck language
The `lang` attribute on a contenteditable region does not affect the spellcheck language in Safari. Spellcheck always uses the browser's default language, regardless of the `lang` attribute value.
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scenario-language-attribute
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The lang attribute on a contenteditable region does not affect the spellcheck language in Safari. Spellcheck always uses the browser’s default language, regardless of the lang attribute value.
References
- MDN: spellcheck global attribute - spellcheck documentation
- Stack Overflow: Configure dictionary language spellcheck - Safari limitations
- WHATWG HTML: spellcheck attribute - spellcheck specification
- Macworld: Adjust spell check language in macOS - System settings
- Stack Overflow: Setting spellcheck language in Chrome - Dictionary installation
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| Case | OS | Device | Browser | Keyboard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ce-0061-contenteditable-with-lang | macOS Ubuntu 22.04 | Desktop or Laptop Any | Safari 120.0 | US | draft |
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