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Caption
Text accompanying an image or video; also text displaying spoken audio.
In everyday use
A post caption gives context; video captions make speech readable.
What to keep in mind
Check which meaning is intended. Accessibility captions are not just decorative text.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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