How to Add Closed Captions to YouTube Videos

Adding closed captions, also known as subtitles, to your YouTube videos is an excellent way to make them more accessible to a wider audience, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who speak a different language. Here are the steps to add closed captions to your YouTube videos:

1. Sign in to your YouTube account and go to the YouTube Studio dashboard. 2. Click on the Videos tab and select the video you want to add captions to. 3. Click on the "Subtitles" option located on the left-hand side of the screen. 4. Click on the "Add Language" button and select the language of the captions you want to add. 5. Select the method you want to use to create your captions. You can choose to create them yourself, upload a pre-written transcript, or use YouTube's automatic captioning feature. 6. If you choose to create the captions yourself, type in the text for each line of dialogue in the text box that appears. Make sure you synchronize the text with the audio by timing the text to appear at the same time the audio is spoken. 7. Once you've finished creating your captions, click on the "Publish" button to make them live on your video.

That's it! Your video now has closed captions that viewers can turn on or off by clicking on the "CC" button on the video player. It's important to note that it may take some time for YouTube to process your captions before they become available to viewers. Additionally, it's a good practice to review your captions for accuracy and timing after they've been uploaded to ensure the best possible viewing experience for your audience.