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Relationship between xml:lang and intent attributes

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Description

2.1.6 Attributes Shared by all MathML Elements
https://www.w3.org/TR/mathml4/#fund_globatt

In addition to the attributes described specifically for each element, the attributes in the following table are allowed on every MathML element. Also allowed are attributes from the xml namespace, such as xml:lang, and attributes from namespaces other than MathML, which are ignored by default.

The addition of the intent attribute on MathML element introduces the notion of concept dictionaries and literal text that is meant to read by assistive technology. Because concept dictionaries and literal text contain human language, the specification should explain the role of the xml:lang attribute in determining how the concept dictionaries and literal text are read.

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Start with the MathML4 section 2.1.6 at the linked URL and review how xml:lang and intent are currently described. Clarify in the specification how xml:lang determines the language of intent concept dictionaries and literal text intended for assistive technology.

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html, xml
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documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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