Live Captions is a cool feature in Windows 11 that shows written words of what’s being said in videos, calls, or any sound on your computer. This helps people who have trouble hearing or anyone who wants to read along with audio.

You can turn on Live Captions by pressing Windows + Ctrl + L on your keyboard. You can also turn it on from the Quick Settings menu by clicking the speaker or accessibility icon.

Sometimes, you might want to change the language of the captions. For example, if you watch videos in Spanish but your computer is set to English, you can switch the captions to Spanish for better understanding.

How to Switch Live Captions Language

Follow these simple steps to change the language of Live Captions:

1. Turn on Live Captions by pressing Windows + Ctrl + L.
2. Look for the Settings icon (gear symbol) in the Live Captions bar that appears on your screen and click it.
3. Click on Caption language.
4. Choose the language you want from the list.

Once you pick a language, you’ll see a message on the captions bar saying it’s ready to show captions in that language.

Why Change Live Captions Language?

• If you speak more than one language, you can pick the captions language that’s easiest for you.
• If you watch videos or listen to audio in another language, switching captions helps you understand better.
• It makes the captions more accurate because they match the spoken language.

Need More Help?

Learn more about turning Live Captions on or off here:
How to Turn On or Off Live Captions in Windows 11.

Want to add more languages to use with Live Captions? Check this guide:
Add Other Languages for Live Captions.

That’s it! Now you can enjoy Live Captions in the language you prefer.