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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn subtitles on

Show available subtitles for a programme.

Sharp · Roku TVAbout 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Press the Star (*) button on your remote

While watching TV, press the Star (*) button on your remote.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Star (options) button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Press the Star (*) button on your remote

While watching TV, press the Star (*) button on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Star (options) button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Select Closed captioning

Example screen with select closed captioning highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select On always

Example screen with select on always highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Press the Star

Press the Star (*) button again to close the menu.

An example TV remote with the Star (options) button highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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