How to Enable Captions for Media in Canva
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This guide will show you how to enable view-only captions for media within your Canva designs. This feature helps improve accessibility by displaying captions directly on your media.
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Here's how to enable captions for media in Canva
- Open Your Canva Design
Start by opening the Canva design that contains the media for which you want to enable captions. Ensure your design is loaded and ready for editing.
- Access the File Menu
Locate and click on the 'File' option in the top menu bar. This action will reveal a dropdown menu with various document-related settings.
- Select Accessibility Options
From the 'File' dropdown menu, navigate to and click on 'Accessibility'. This will open a sub-menu dedicated to accessibility features.
- Enable View-Only Captions
Within the 'Accessibility' sub-menu, click the option labeled 'Show view-only captions on media'. This action will activate the caption display for your media.
- Verify Captions are Enabled
After enabling the feature, observe your design. A small indicator, such as '자막 제공' (Subtitles provided), should appear, confirming that captions are now active.
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Frequently Asked Questions
View-only captions mean that the captions are displayed on the media for viewing purposes only and cannot be edited directly within this setting.
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