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Automatic captions for accessibility.
Why Captions
1. Accessibility — deaf/hard of hearing
2. Muted viewers — watching without sound
3. International — understanding
4. SEO — VOD indexing
Methods
### 1. OBS Captions Plugin
1. Download obs-text-slideshow
2. Or use Google Speech
3. Configure in OBS
### 2. Web Captioner
1. webcaptioner.com
2. Add as Browser Source
3. Free!
### 3. Twitch CC
1. Creator Dashboard
2. Settings → Stream
3. Enable Closed Captions
Best Practices
| Practice | Why |
| Contrasting colors | Readability |
| Sans-serif font | Clarity |
| Position at bottom | Not obstructive |
Conclusion
Captions increase stream accessibility.
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Why Captions
1. Accessibility — deaf/hard of hearing
2. Muted viewers — watching without sound
3. International — understanding
4. SEO — VOD indexing
Methods
### 1. OBS Captions Plugin
1. Download obs-text-slideshow
2. Or use Google Speech
3. Configure in OBS
### 2. Web Captioner
1. webcaptioner.com
2. Add as Browser Source
3. Free!
### 3. Twitch CC
1. Creator Dashboard
2. Settings → Stream
3. Enable Closed Captions
Best Practices
| Practice | Why |
| Contrasting colors | Readability |
| Sans-serif font | Clarity |
| Position at bottom | Not obstructive |
Conclusion
Captions increase stream accessibility.