On-screen text of a video's speech and important sounds that viewers can turn on or off. They let deaf and hard-of-hearing people follow along, and help anyone watching with the sound off.
Synonyms
- captions
- cc
Related terms
- transcript
- audio description
- subtitle
- wcag
In plain words
- the words at the bottom of a video you can switch on
- subtitles that also describe sounds
Usage example
They added closed captions to the tutorial so viewers in a quiet office could watch without headphones.
Don't confuse with…
- subtitleSubtitles assume you can hear and usually just translate dialogue; closed captions also describe non-speech sounds like music or a doorbell for viewers who can't hear.
Categories
- Accessibility