Customize animated captions in CapCut

Demo summary
The video shows how to apply and customize dynamic captions that highlight words as they are spoken to improve viewer engagement.
Step-by-step
- Navigate to the Elements tab
- Locate the Captions section
- Select a dynamic caption style that highlights words as they are spoken
- Preview the animation to ensure the highlighting matches the audio timing
Options
- Choose from over a hundred different caption styles
- Select between free and paid (Pro) caption templates
Watch out for
- Some caption styles are paid features and require a subscription
Tips
- Use styles that highlight the current word being spoken to help retain audience attention
- Avoid standard, static captions as they are less eye-catching than dynamic ones
Highlights
“it just makes it so much easier to read and just keeps your actual viewer engaged watching at all times”
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