How to turn on subtitles

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Subtitles can enhance your viewing experience, making videos more understandable, especially for those that don't understand the video's language or with hearing impairments. Here's a simple guide to enable subtitles on YouTube and pick the right language:

Enabling Subtitles:

1. Locate the Subtitles Button: Look for the "CC" button, usually located in the bottom-right corner of the video player.

2. Click the "CC" Button: This will turn on/off the subtitles.

3. Click the settings button: The settings button appears as a gear. Click it and a menu will open. Now click subtitles/CC. Various subtitle options will show, pick the preferred language.

Enabling Subtitles in VLC media player

If you download the video file and respective subtitles instead, VLC media player is a versatile media player that offers a wide range of features, including subtitle support, of which we recommend using to play the video. Here's how to enable and customize subtitles in VLC:

Enabling Subtitles:

1. Open VLC Media Player: Launch the VLC application on your device.

2. Open a Video File: Open the video file.

3. Access the Subtitle Menu:

   • Windows/Linux: Go to the "Subtitle" menu and select "Add Subtitle File."

   • macOS: Go to the "Video" menu and select "Subtitle Track."

4. Choose a Subtitle File: Select the subtitle file (.srt, .sub, etc.) that corresponds to your video.