Subtitling
Subtitling
Subtitling is the text version of onscreen dialogue, usually displayed at the bottom of the screen to help viewers who are hard of hearing to better follow the programme.
Subtitling FAQs
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Can I still get subtitles on digital?
You will still be able to get the subtitling and signing services you get now and more. Most digital TV's and boxes have a dedicated 'subtitle' button for immediate access. To turn subtitling on Sky, press the 'help' button on the remote control and use the left/right buttons, then press 'select' to turn it on.
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What are the benefits of digital teletext?
You can still use a three-digit number to access pages and use the fastext (red, green, yellow and blue) buttons.
Digital TV brings capacity for dedicated teletext channels, selected in the same way as when you switch between channels such as BBC1, BBC2, ITv etc. The teletext that appears will depend on the channel that is being watched.
Digital teletext is in full colour with pictures, photos, different sized fonts and clearer wording on screen.
The BBCi service links digital text information directly to the BBC channel being viewed, accessed by the red button.
