This article explains how to enable captions and accessibility features across various platforms, including YouTube recordings in Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Safari. It provides step-by-step instructions for activating captions and adjusting accessibility settings. For further guidance, it recommends visiting AbilityNet's My Computer My Way website.
If you have a hearing impairment or similar additional learning needs, you can use captions in Canvas recordings, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Your browser may also provide accessibility and live-caption settings.
How to turn on captions for YouTube recordings in Canvas
- Open the YouTube recording in Canvas.
- Find the icons in the bottom-right corner of the video.
- Select the CC icon to display captions.
How to turn on captions in Zoom
- Find the microphone tab in your Zoom meeting.
- Select the small arrow beside the microphone.
- Select Audio Settings to open the meeting settings.
- Find the Accessibility tab at the bottom.
- Use the accessibility options to add captions and adjust them to your needs.
How to turn on captions in Microsoft Teams
- Select the three dots next to your icon.
- Select Settings.
- Find the Accessibility tab.
- Turn on captions.
How to turn on live captions in Chrome
Each browser provides a different way to access its accessibility settings. To find live captions in Chrome:
- Select the three vertical dots.
- Select Settings.
- Select Accessibility.
- Turn on Live captions.
How to change accessibility settings in Edge
To find caption and display options in Edge:
- Select the three horizontal dots.
- Select Settings.
- Select Accessibility.
- Change the captions, page contrast or system preferences as needed.
How to turn on the Accessibility Object Model in Safari
- Go to Settings.
- Select Safari.
- Select Advanced.
- Select Experimental Features.
- Turn on Accessibility Object Model.
Where to find more accessibility information
For more accessibility guidance, visit AbilityNet's My Computer My Way.