How to Turn Instagram's Auto-Generated Captions On or Off

With the arrival of a recent update to the game, it is now possible to add captions to videos in the app, but if you don't know how to turn them on or off, pay attention.

Instagram's auto-generated captions provide text overlays for video content, enhancing accessibility for users. This guide outlines steps to control this feature for both viewed and created videos.   

How to Turn Instagram's Auto-Generated Captions On or Off
Enabling Captions for Viewed Videos

To activate captions for videos you watch on Instagram:

• Access video controls: Tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the video.
• Toggle captions: Select the "Captions" option to enable or disable captions.

Enabling Captions for Created Videos

To include auto-generated captions in your Instagram videos:

• Create a new post: Begin crafting your Instagram post.
• Access advanced settings: After selecting your video, tap "Advanced settings."
• Enable captions: Toggle on the "Enabled closed captions" option.

Disabling Captions for Created Videos

To remove auto-generated captions from future videos:

• Access Instagram settings: Navigate to your profile and tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.   
• Locate caption settings: Select "Settings" > "Account" > "Captions."
• Disable captions: Toggle off the "Captions video posts will automatically show auto-generated captions" option.

Note: Auto-generated captions may not always be entirely accurate. For critical content, consider manually adding captions to ensure precision.

By following these steps, users can effectively manage Instagram's auto-generated captions to suit their preferences and content needs.

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