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Edit Captions - STAMP Add-in in PowerPoint 2016, 2013, and 2010 for Windows

Edit and create new captions with the Caption Editor within the STAMP add-in for PowerPoint 2016, 2013, and 2010 for Windows.


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Product/Version: PowerPoint 2016, 2013, and 2010 for Windows

OS: Microsoft Windows XP and higher



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We have already explored how you can create new captions for movies inserted in PowerPoint, using the STAMP Caption Editor. Once these captions have been added, you may want to edit them, or add new captions, by following these steps:

  1. Select the video which already has captions added, as shown in Figure 1, below. Doing so activates the Video Tools tab of the Ribbon. Click the Playback tab, as shown highlighted in red within Figure 1.
  2. Select the Playback tab
    Figure 1: Select the Playback tab
  3. Within the Captions group, click the Edit Captions button, as shown in Figure 2, below.
  4. Edit Captions button
    Figure 2: Edit Captions button
  5. No Edit Captions Button?

  6. Don't see the Edit Captions button? You need to install the free STAMP add-in for PowerPoint.
  7. This action opens the Caption Editor window, as shown in Figure 3, below, with all your existing captions listed.
  8. Caption Editor window
    Figure 3: Caption Editor window
  9. Click in the Caption Text field of the particular caption that you want to edit. Then type over existing text to edit or replace the caption text. When done, click the Update button, as shown highlighted in red within Figure 3, above.
  10. You can also add new captions or delete existing ones, as explained in our Create Video Captions using the STAMP Add-in tutorial.
  11. Play the slide to preview the changes made to the captions.

People Also Ask:

How do I edit existing captions in PowerPoint using the STAMP Add-in?

To edit captions, select the audio or video file in your PowerPoint slide. Navigate to the Playback tab under Audio Tools or Video Tools. Click on Edit Captions. In the caption editor, select the caption you wish to modify. Make the necessary changes to the text or timing. Click Update Captions to save your changes.

Can I adjust the timing of captions after adding them with the STAMP Add-in?

Yes, you can adjust the timing. Open the caption editor by selecting Edit Captions on the Playback tab. Select the caption whose timing you want to modify. Edit the start and end times to align with the audio or video. Click Update Captions to apply the changes. This ensures that your captions are properly synchronized with your media.

Can I import and edit captions from external files using the STAMP Add-in?

Yes, you can import captions. Select the media file in your presentation. Navigate to the Playback tab. Click on Add Captions and choose Captions From File. Browse to select your TTML file and click Open. To edit, use the Edit Captions feature as described above. This functionality allows you to import existing captions and make necessary adjustments within PowerPoint.

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