How to Change Live Captions Language in Windows 11

Live Captions is a helpful feature in Windows 11 that displays written words from everything you hear on your computer. This includes videos, phone calls, and any other audio. It’s great for people who have hearing difficulties or anyone who wants to read along with the sound.

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

Sometimes you may want to change the language of your captions. For example, if you watch videos in Spanish but your computer is set to English, you can switch the captions to Spanish. This helps you understand the content better.

How to Switch Live Captions Language

Follow these simple steps to change your Live Captions language:

1. Turn on Live Captions by pressing Windows + Ctrl + L.
2. Look for the Settings icon (gear symbol) in the Live Captions bar 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 will see a message on the captions bar. This message tells you the captions are ready to show in your chosen 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.

Summary

Live Captions in Windows 11 display written text from audio on your computer. You can easily change the caption language by pressing Windows + Ctrl + L to open Live Captions, clicking the Settings icon, selecting Caption language, and choosing your preferred language from the list. Changing the language helps you understand content better, especially when watching videos or listening to audio in different languages.