Microsoft PowerPoint has introduced support for SubRip Text (SRT) files, allowing users to add closed captions and subtitles to videos directly within their presentations. This feature is available on PowerPoint for Windows, macOS, and the web, and it significantly enhances accessibility by making video content more inclusive.

Key Features:

• Adding SRT Files: To add an SRT file, select the embedded video in your presentation, go to the Playback tab, and choose “Insert Captions.” Then, select the SRT file you want to insert.
• Compatibility: This feature supports UTF-8 encoded SRT files and is available across PowerPoint for Windows, macOS, and the web.
• Benefits: Adding closed captions makes presentations accessible to a larger audience, including people with hearing disabilities and those who speak different languages.

How to Use:

1. Prepare the SRT File: Ensure the SRT file is in the same folder as the video and that the file names match. For example, if your video is named “MyVideo123.mkv,” the SRT file should be named “MyVideo123.srt.”
2. Insert Captions: In PowerPoint, select the video, go to the Playback tab, and choose “Insert Captions.” Select the SRT file to add captions to your video.

Accessibility:

This feature helps make video content accessible to a broader audience, including those with hearing impairments. By adding closed captions, you ensure that your presentations are inclusive and can be understood by everyone.