{"id":243256,"date":"2021-05-05T18:23:40","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-live-closed-captions-to-zoom\/"},"modified":"2021-05-05T18:23:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:23:40","slug":"how-to-add-live-closed-captions-to-zoom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-live-closed-captions-to-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add Live Closed Captions to Zoom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aee647099cea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aee647099cea\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-live-closed-captions-to-zoom\/#How_to_Turn_on_Live_Captions_on_Zoom\" >How to Turn on Live Captions on Zoom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-live-closed-captions-to-zoom\/#How_to_Use_Live_Captions_in_Zoom_Meetings\" >How to Use Live Captions in Zoom Meetings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Add Live Closed Captions to Zoom&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-724532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/zoom-logo.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Zoom logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Video calls and meetings are great, but they leave a lot to be desired when it comes to accessibility. Fortunately, Zoom has the ability to create live closed captions in real-time during meetings. We\u2019ll show you how it works.<\/p>\n<p>Zoom\u2019s live closed captions differ from the standard closed captions in that they\u2019re automatically generated by AI. At the time of writing, you have to submit a form to request the feature on your account. You can do so at this <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSccQQ2W-K8naaltkBIbuv6BfJvisy0NZS2qWIKd0gSMUWGGpQ\/viewform\">Google Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When live captions have been enabled on your account, Zoom will inform you by email. We can then toggle it on and start using the feature in meetings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use the Whiteboard Feature in Zoom to Mark up Screens<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_on_Live_Captions_on_Zoom\"><\/span>How to Turn on Live Captions on Zoom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, sign in to the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/profile\/\">Zoom website<\/a>\u00a0in a web browser such as Google Chrome and select \u201cSettings\u201d on your account page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-717856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-10_11-32-23.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"sign in and select settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"387\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to the \u201cIn Meeting (Advanced)\u201d section and toggle on the switch for \u201cClosed Captioning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_15-57-42.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"toggle on live captioning\" width=\"646\" height=\"76\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you toggle the switch, a pop-up will explain that you must also enable \u201cSave Captions.\u201d Click the \u201cEnable\u201d button to do so.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_15-58-28.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"enable save captions\" width=\"562\" height=\"228\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, under the \u201cClosed Captioning\u201d toggle, there will now be a box for \u201cEnable live tran<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ion service to show transcript on the side panel in-meeting.\u201d Check the box and click \u201cSave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_15-56-07a.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"enable live transcribe and click save\" width=\"651\" height=\"158\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Live captions are now enabled on your account. They will be available every time you host a meeting.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Live_Captions_in_Zoom_Meetings\"><\/span>How to Use Live Captions in Zoom Meetings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve enabled live captions on your account, it\u2019s super simple to use them in a meeting. You do need to be the host, though. Live captions can be turned on from the desktop apps on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/download\">Windows<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/download\">macOS<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/download\">Linux<\/a>\u00a0as well as from the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/zoom-cloud-meetings\/id546505307\">iPhone<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/zoom-cloud-meetings\/id546505307\">iPad<\/a> apps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Up a Zoom Meeting<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the desktop client, click the \u201cLive Transcript\u201d button in the toolbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_16-35-42.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"live transcribe button\" width=\"559\" height=\"215\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A menu will open with a few choices. For live captions, select \u201cEnable Auto-Transcription.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_16-39-42.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"enable live transcription\" width=\"374\" height=\"362\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The transcribed text will appear in a translucent black box at the bottom of the Zoom window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_16-20-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"caption on desktop\" width=\"655\" height=\"168\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the mobile apps, tap the three-dots menu icon in the bottom toolbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_16-43-38.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"open the menu\" width=\"447\" height=\"103\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select \u201cEnable Live Transcript\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_16-43-54.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"enable live transcript\" width=\"427\" height=\"266\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The transcribed text will appear underneath the video.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-720325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-24_16-45-15.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"captions on the mobile app\" width=\"448\" height=\"165\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! 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