Netflix has always offered the ability to change the size and style of subtitles or closed captions on the web. There’s now a way to do this on a TV.
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Users wanting to change the size and style of the subtitles and closed captions on Netflix can choose between multiple options. To start off, there are three font sizes to choose from, including small, medium and large. In terms of text style, users can either choose ‘Light,’ which is black text with white background, ‘Drop Shadow,’ which is white text on transparent background, ‘Dark,’ which is white text with black background, and ‘Contrast,’ which offers a stark yellow text with black background.
Change Netflix Subtitle Style And Size
For those watching Netflix on a computer using a web browser, navigate to the ‘Account’ page and then go over to the ‘Profile & Parental Controls’ section. Now select a profile and then hit ‘Change’ to alter the subtitle appearance. The feature isn’t available in some languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, Thai, and Traditional Chinese. Netflix also says that some older devices may not offer users the ability to change subtitle appearance, either.
While subtitles and closed captions are critical for people watching foreign language content, it is also a major accessibility feature that helps users with hearing impairments. Enabling subtitles is also a personal preference, with many users preferring to have them on so that they don’t miss out on the dialogue when watching TV shows and movies. For those who watch Netflix primarily on their TVs, the ability to customize the look of the subtitles without having to open a web browser is a welcome addition.
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