So why make sure that there are captions for videos
Captions make videos accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and they also help non‑native speakers or anyone in noisy environments by providing a clear text alternative to audio.
Some other points include
- Improves accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Helps non‑native speakers understand spoken content
- Makes videos usable in noisy or quiet environments
- Enhances overall comprehension and engagement
- Supports users who process information better through text
- Meets WCAG accessibility requirements
- Ensures important audio information is never missed
Examples of Good Captions vs. Bad Captions
Good Caption Example:
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[Music playing softly]
Speaker 1: Welcome to our accessibility tutorial.
Bad Caption Example:
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[Talking]
Captions are vague and lack detail.
Click the cards below to learn more about each point!