PDF documents have no language set on Next.js
What this is
3 PDF documents have no document language. Screen readers may read the text with the wrong pronunciation.
Who it affects
- Screen reader users
- People with cognitive disabilities
Standards
How to fix it
- Set the language in the source file (Word: Review → Language; Google Docs: File → Language) before exporting.
- Or set it in Acrobat under File → Properties → Advanced → Reading Options → Language.
- Replace the file on your site.
On Next.js
Fix the PDF in the program it was made with (Word, Google Docs, InDesign): turn on the accessibility options when exporting ("Tagged PDF" / "Create accessible PDF"), set the document title and language in the file properties, then export again. Replace the file in `public/` (or your storage bucket), keeping the same path so existing links keep working.
Other platforms
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More fixes
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