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# How to turn on subtitles

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.
