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Subtitles & Captioning allows students to have captions automatically generated for all audio and video media on an iPad.
Subtitles & Captioning can support students to:
increase focus and attention
expand vocabulary
strengthen comprehension and fluency
build independence
To turn on Subtitles and Captioning on an iPad in iPadOS 18:
Tap each image below to learn more, and zoom in to get a closer look.
Go to "Settings".
Tap "Accessibility".
Scroll up to find and tap "Subtitles and & Captioning".
Tap the circle to toggle on "Closed Captions + SDH".
To change the style of the subtitles, tap "Style".
Select a style from the menu or tap "Create New Style.." to create a custom style.
Tap "Subtitles & Captioning" to return to the Subtitles and Captioning menu.
Use the menu items to turn on or off "Show Audio Transcriptions", "Show when Muted" or "Show on Skip Back".
To use Subtitles and Captioning on an iPad in iPadOS 18:
In a supported media player or app, select an audio or video file to play.
When listening to audio or video on an iPad, look for and tap on the "Subtitles and Captioning" icon. Depending on the audio or video player, the icon may look different. For example, the icon can look like a speech bubble with text lines, a square with text lines, or a speech bubble with "CC" typed in the center).
Written text will now be shown at the bottom of the screen whenever there are words spoken in the audio or video file.
In this video player, the settings for Subtitles and Captioning can be customized by tapping the "Settings Gear" icon in the bottom toolbar.
Tap "Subtitles/CC (2)".
Choose between "Off", "English", "English (auto-generated)" or "Auto Translate".
Tap "Options".
Customize how Subtitles and Captioning will look, using the menu items. Then tap anywhere outside of the menu to begin to watch the video with the customized Subtitles and Captioning settings.
Step-by-step instructions according to the iPad's Operating System:
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With Subtitles and Captioning, students in the TDSB can:
watch videos with words on the screen. Increase understanding of Math and Science videos using Subtitles and captioning to read and listen at the same time.
learn new words. See and hear how words are spelled and used in sentences.
focus on learning materials. Reading subtitles helps students to stay focused on what is happening in the video.
learn a new language. Read and hear words together when learning a new language (e.g., French, or English).
remember information. When reviewing for a History or Geography test or quiz, subtitles and captions help students remember the information in a video.
Last Updated June 16, 2025
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