# How to Edit Captions in Descript

> To edit captions in Descript, make text changes or press Delete to remove captions. Click Captions on the right, select a style, and click the video caption to customize the font, size, color, effects, and animation. Finally, click the Publish button in the top-right corner.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-edit-captions-in-descript/
Apps: Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3c70ab56e05a00fe3e4f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Make any changes to the text (e.g., correcting mistakes, improving grammar, or adjusting timing).
2. To remove a caption, select the caption text in the transcript and press Delete or Backspace .
3. Click Captions on the right side of the window.
4. Select the style you want for your captions.
5. Click the caption on the video to customize.
6. Choose your preferred font.
7. Customize your captions by adjusting font size, color, effects, and animation.
8. Once you're happy with the edits, click the Publish button in the top-right corner.