How to Change Live Captions Language in Windows 11

Windows 11 includes a helpful tool called Live captioning. It was introduced as part of Windows 11 build 22557 to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing follow along with audio. It turns spoken words into text on your screen in real time.

You can turn this feature on by pressing WINDOWS + CTRL + L on your keyboard. You can also find it in your system settings under Quick Settings. You can even customize how the text looks using changing its on-screen positions and installing other languages.

Why change the Live Captions language?

You might want to change the language if you speak more than one language or if you are watching a video in a foreign language. Using the correct language helps the computer understand the audio better, which makes the captions more accurate.

What happens when you are done?

Once you finish these steps, your computer will automatically display text in your chosen language whenever Live Captions is active. This makes it much easier to follow along with videos or meetings in different languages.

How to switch your language

If you have not added your preferred language yet, you will need to install and add the language first. Once that is done, follow these steps:

1. Turn on Live Captions by pressing WINDOWS + CTRL + L.
2. Click the Settings button (the gear icon) inside the Live Captions window.
3. Select Caption language from the menu.
4. Click on the language you want to use.

After you pick your language, you will see a small message on the caption bar. This tells you that the computer is ready to show text in that specific language.

Summary

Changing the language for Live Captions in Windows 11 is a simple way to make your computer more accessible. By adding and selecting different languages, you ensure that the captions are accurate and easy for you to read. This is a great tool for anyone who needs or wants to view audio in a language other than their system’s default.