Question:

How to disable live captions permanently on Windows 11?

I have a problem with live captions on Windows 11. They appear automatically whenever I play any audio or video content on my computer, even though I have turned them off in the accessibility settings. Is there a way to stop them from showing up permanently? I appreciate your assistance.

Answer:

Live captions are a feature of Windows 11 that automatically transcribe the speech and sounds from any audio or video content that you play on your computer. They can be useful for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or prefer to read along with the audio. However, some users may find them annoying or distracting, especially if they appear when they are not needed or wanted.

If you have tried to turn off live captions in the accessibility settings, but they still show up on your screen, you may need to disable them from another place. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the Settings app on your computer by clicking on the Start button and then the gear icon.

2. Click on System and then Sound.

3. Under Output, click on the Manage sound devices link.

4. Find the device that you use to play audio or video content, such as your speakers or headphones, and click on it.

5. Click on the Properties button.

6. Under Device properties, uncheck the box that says Enable live captions for this device.

7. Click on the Apply button and then the OK button.

This should disable live captions permanently for the selected device. If you have multiple devices that you use to play audio or video content, you may need to repeat the steps for each device. Alternatively, you can disable live captions globally for all devices by following these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your computer by clicking on the Start button and then the gear icon.

2. Click on Accessibility and then Hearing.

3. Under Live captions, turn off the toggle that says Show live captions when speech or sounds are detected.

This should disable live captions for all devices and applications on your computer. You can always turn them back on if you need them in the future.

We hope this article has helped you solve your problem with live captions on Windows 11. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!