How to Determine if a Film in Academic Video Online Has Closed Captions

Erin Owens

Created Jun 27, 2023

How to Determine if a Film in Academic Video Online Has Closed Captions

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Academic Video Online does not support searching specifically for captions. Instead, follow the steps below to search for videos of interest and then verify whether they have captions or transcripts.

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To start, login to Academic Video Online with your SHSU username and password. Then click on Browse or Search Academic Video Online

To start, login to Academic Video Online with your SHSU username and password. Then click on Browse or Search Academic Video Online
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Click on the magnifying glass icon at the upper right to open the search bar, then enter your topical keywords, such as "law enforcement"

Click on the magnifying glass icon at the upper right to open the search bar, then enter your topical keywords, such as "law enforcement"
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Click on the magnifying glass icon again to begin the search

Click on the magnifying glass icon again to begin the search
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Click on a specific video of interest

Click on a specific video of interest
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View additional details of the video if desired. When ready to watch, click on Play

View additional details of the video if desired. When ready to watch, click on Play
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Click on the Transcript tab at the top of the video to view the film's transcript (when available)

Click on the Transcript tab at the top of the video to view the film's transcript (when available)
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Click on the Closed Captions icon below the video to turn on captions (when available)

Click on the Closed Captions icon below the video to turn on captions (when available)
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