This section explains how to adjust YouTube features to make the platform easier to use for different accessibility needs.
General accessibility options
YouTube provides built-in tools that support users with different needs, including adjustments for readability, navigation, and interaction preferences across devices.
Visual accessibility features
For users with visual impairments, YouTube supports screen readers, caption usage, and interface adjustments such as changing font size. These tools help make video discovery and playback more accessible.
Hearing accessibility features
For users who are deaf or hard of hearing, captions and transcripts can be enabled or customized. These features allow viewers to follow spoken content in videos more easily.
Keyboard and navigation shortcuts
YouTube includes keyboard shortcuts that allow users to navigate, play, pause, and control videos without relying on a mouse or touch input.
Screen reader support
YouTube works with screen readers on desktop and mobile devices, as well as on supported platforms like Apple TV, to help users navigate menus and video content.
Captions and transcripts
Users can search for videos that include captions and view transcripts when available. Caption settings can be adjusted on desktop, mobile, and TV devices, depending on user preferences.
Mobile and TV accessibility
Accessibility features are also available in the YouTube mobile app and on TV or game console apps. These include caption controls, navigation support, and playback accessibility options.
