YouTube - Adding Closed Captioning to a Video

Step 1:   Log into your Youtube account and go to Youtube Studio.

Step 2:  Click on Content in the menu on the left side of the screen.

Step 3:  Click on the picture of the video you want to add captions to.

(If you have not yet uploaded any videos, click here to learn how to upload one).

Step 4:  After clicking on your video you will be brought to Video Details. Below the word "Details," you'll see

a button labeled Subtitles. Click on it.

Step 5:  From there, you should see a Set Language  drop-down menu.

Step 6:  Set the language to English (United States)

Step 7:  Then hit CONFIRM

Step 8:  After confirming, the page should refresh and the new language you choose should be available to ADD to your video.

Step 9:  After clicking ADD you will bring up an editor screen which will give you options on the left side where you can either add subtitles manually or import a transcript.  

If you hover over the question marks they go into more detail over each choice.

Step 10:  After choosing the way you want to add your captions. Add your captions then click PUBLlSH at the top right-hand corner to publish your video.

After that you should have subtitles on your video.