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Using Google Meet with live captions on a computer/tablet

Google recently added one-click live captioning to Google Slides and Google Meet. When enabled, captions are displayed in real time across the bottom of each app’s screen. Not only does live captioning extend access to presentations and meetings for participants with hearing loss, but it is also beneficial for soft-spoken presenters or noisy environments.

At this time, captions are:

  • Only available in English.
  • Not saved or available for download during or after use.
  • Limited to the Chrome browser or Google Meet app.

Mary Beth Napoli provides a simple walk-through tutorial on how to access and use the captioning on your computer or tablet:

Another helpful link: https://gadgetstouse.com/blog/2020/04/27/how-to-enable-live-captions-in-google-meet/

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