COPILOT + PC LIVE CAPTIONS FEATURE

Transform Your Audio Experience with Live Captions

In our increasingly connected world, communication knows no boundaries. Windows brings people closer together with Live Captions—a feature that turns any audio passing through your PC into consistent, English-language captions. Whether you’re in a video call, streaming content, or listening to podcasts, Live Captions keeps you informed.

Getting Started:

  1. Launch Live Captions:
    • Click on Quick Settings in your taskbar.
    • Scroll down and select “Live Captions.”
    • Alternatively, open Settings > Accessibility > Captions and toggle on “Live Captions.”
    • Agree to allow Microsoft to process your voice data and download the necessary language files.
  2. Try It Out:
    • Listen to your favorite podcast or watch films in non-English languages.
    • Live Captions instantly provide English captions, allowing you to follow along seamlessly.
  3. Multilingual Calls:
    • Have a call with family, friends, or teammates from around the globe.
    • After turning on Live Captions, invite them to speak in different languages.
    • Watch their words transform into English captions in real time.
  4. Customize the Captions Box:
    • Move the captions box to a new location on your screen:
      • Click and drag it to the desired position.
      • Alternatively, access the Settings icon and choose a fixed location (above screen, below screen, or overlaid).
  5. Enlarge the Captions Box:
    • Resize the box to display more words at once.

For additional details, visit the Microsoft Support page.

Now you’re ready to enhance your audio experience with Live Captions! 🎧📝