How to Disable or Enable Closed Captioning in Google Chrome?
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Google Chrome is a highly popular browser that comes with a
number of features. A number of people use Chrome, especially on Windows
devices. But, it does not come with a feature for disabling or enabling
captions. In case you are wondering how to do so, then read on.
Toggle Captions
on a Video
If you want to toggle captions on a video, then you need to
follow the instructions given below.
- First, you have to open Google Chrome on
your device.
- Then you should play a video on YouTube.
- When you see the “CC” icon, click on it.
- Click on the icon again to toggle off.
Toggle Captions
on YouTube or Google Account
You need to toggle captions on YouTube or Google account. Follow
the instructions given below.
- First of all, open Google Chrome on your
device.
- Thereafter go to the YouTube Account
Settings screen.
- Navigate to the left menu & choose the
“Playback” option.
- You should tick the box of “Always show
captions” if you would like to toggle on for each video. But if you want
to turn it on, you can untick.
- If you would like to view automatic
captions on videos that don’t give them, you can tick the box of “Show
automatic by speech recognition” option.
- When you are satisfied with the changes,
click on the “Save” option.
Toggle Captions
on iOS Device
If you want to toggle captions on the iOS device, then you need
to follow the instructions given below.
- Get started by launching YouTube &
play the video you want on your iOS device.
- Then you have to tap on the vertical
ellipsis menu icon.
- Now, go to the “CC” icon tap the caption
on & tap it once more to turn it off.
Toggle the
Captions on Android Device
You need to toggle captions on Android device. Follow the
instructions given below.
- To get started, navigate to YouTube.
- Then you should play the video you want.
- You should tap on the “Menu” icon to
enable the caption on.
- Tap on once more to turn it off.
Alternate
Options
- To begin with, open YouTube on your
device.
- Go to the account icon.
- Select the “Your channel” option.
- Then tap on the vertical ellipsis menu
icon.
- Thereafter navigate to the menu &
choose the Settings option.
- Select the “Captions” button next to the
lower part of the list.
- You have to switch the toggle of
“Captions” to the “On” position.
- Now, tap on it again to captions turn off.
Manage Captions
on TV & Game Consoles
If you want to manage captions on TV & game consoles, then
you need to follow the instructions given below.
- First & foremost, navigate to YouTube
on your device.
- Then you should go to the watch screen,
toggle the player controls.
- Select “More Options.”
- Thereafter, you should click on the “CC”
option.
- Tap on “Captions” to turn it on & tap
once again to turn it off.
Disable
Captioning Size & Style on Computer
You need to disable captioning size & style on a computer.
Follow the instructions given below.
- Navigate to Google Chrome on your device.
- You should play the video.
- Then click on the Settings option.
- Select the “CC” icon.
- Click on the “Options” tab.
- Make the changes as per your wish.
Personalize
Captions on iOS device
If you want to personalize captions on the iOS device, then you
need to follow the instructions given below.
- First, you have to navigate to YouTube on
your iOS device.
- You have to select the Settings.
- Tap on General.
- Choose Accessibility.
- Select Media.
- You should select Subtitles and
Captioning.
- Tap on Style & Modify the font style
& size.
- Now, choose “Create New Style” if you
would like to change sizes, fonts & colors.
Edward Lewis
is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical
industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Edward has written technical blogs,
manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.
Source : How to Disable or Enable Closed Captioning in Google Chrome?
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