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Use brackets like [door slams] or (upbeat music) to describe non-speech sounds for viewers who are hard of hearing. 🛠️ Recommended Tools for Posts

Aim for 32–42 characters . Exceeding 47 characters may cause text to go off-screen or become unreadable. Lines per subtitle: Keep it to 1–2 lines max . Limit subtitles English

People talk faster than they read. Condense long sentences (e.g., change "Could you please tell me what time it is?" to "What time is it?"). Use brackets like [door slams] or (upbeat music)

Break lines at punctuation marks or between logical phrases (like after a noun but before a verb). Limit subtitles English

The ideal speed is 12–21 characters per second (CPS).