RFC 8255 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2017

Multiple Language Content Type

Overview

RFC 8255, “Multiple Language Content Type”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2017 by N. Tomkinson, N. Borenstein. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines the 'multipart/multilingual' content type, which is an addition to the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) standard. This content type makes it possible to send one message that contains multiple language versions of the same information. The translations would be identified by a language tag and selected by the email client based on a user's language settings.

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What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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