Turn off captions in three steps on any device

To turn off captions on Paramount Plus, open any video, look for the closed caption icon (usually marked "CC") in the player controls at the bottom right, and click it once. The icon will dim or change appearance, and captions will stop appearing. The setting applies only to that video — if you want captions off by default across all videos you watch, you need to change your account settings instead.

The closed caption button is the fastest way to toggle captions on and off mid-video. You do not need to pause, restart, or navigate away. On mobile phones and tablets, the CC icon may be slightly smaller or hidden under a menu button (three dots or lines) if your screen is narrow.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button in the video player turns captions off for that single video and is the quickest method.
  • Turning off captions in the player does not change your default setting — captions will be on again the next time you watch a different video.
  • To make captions off your permanent default, go to Account Settings, select Playback, and toggle captions to off.
  • On phones and tablets, the CC button may be under a menu icon if the player is in portrait mode.
  • Paramount Plus remembers your caption preference for each profile on your account separately.

Using the player CC button for a single video

When you are watching a video on Paramount Plus, move your mouse to the bottom of the player window (or tap the player on mobile) to reveal the control bar. Look for a button labeled "CC" or showing closed caption symbols — it is usually on the right side of the controls, near the volume and fullscreen buttons.

Click or tap the CC button once. The icon will change appearance — it may turn gray, dim, or show a slash through it — and captions will disappear from the screen. Click it again to turn captions back on. This change affects only the video you are currently watching.

Setting captions off as your account default

If you want captions off every time you start a new video, you can change your account-wide setting. On a computer or tablet, go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the menu.

Once in your account page, look for Playback Settings or Playback Preferences. You will see an option for captions or subtitles — toggle it to the off position. Save your changes. From that point forward, captions will be off by default when you watch any video, though you can still turn them on using the CC button in the player if you need them for a specific video.

Each profile on your Paramount Plus account has its own caption setting, so if you share your account with family members, changing your default does not affect theirs.

Finding captions on mobile phones and tablets

On smaller screens, the player controls may be arranged differently. Tap anywhere on the video to show the control bar. If you do not see a CC button when ready, look for a menu icon — usually three vertical dots or three horizontal lines — in the bottom right corner of the player.

Tap that menu icon and look for an option labeled "Captions," "Subtitles," or "CC." Tap it to toggle captions off. The menu will close and you will return to the video. If captions are still visible, tap the menu again and make sure the captions option is set to off rather than on.

What to do if you cannot find the CC button

If the CC button is not visible in your player, the video may not have captions available — not all Paramount Plus content includes them. Try playing a different video to see if the CC button appears. If it does, the first video straightforward does not have captions.

If you have captions turned on in your account settings but the CC button never appears on any video, try logging out and logging back in. Sometimes the player needs to refresh to show all controls. If the problem continues, clear your browser cache or try a different browser or device.

Captions stay off only until you change them again

Turning off captions using the CC button in the player is temporary — it applies only to that video. The next time you watch a different video, captions will be back on (assuming your account default has them on). This is different from changing your account settings, which makes captions off the permanent default.

If you find yourself turning off captions every single time you watch, it is faster to change your account default to off. Then you can turn them on with the CC button whenever you need them, rather than turning them off every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do captions turn off for all my devices if I change my account setting?

Yes. When you change your playback settings in your account, the change applies to every device you use to watch Paramount Plus — phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. However, each profile on your account has separate settings, so other people using your account will not be affected.

Can I turn off captions for just one show but keep them on for everything else?

No. You can turn off captions for a single video using the CC button, but your account default stays the same. The next video you watch will follow your account setting. If you want a different default, you have to change it in Account Settings.

What if captions are burned into the video itself?

Some videos have captions that are part of the actual video file and cannot be turned off. These are rare on Paramount Plus, but if you encounter them, the CC button will not remove them. You can only turn off the separate caption track that Paramount Plus adds.

Will turning off captions affect other streaming services I use?

No. Each streaming service has its own caption settings. Changing captions on Paramount Plus does not change them on Netflix, Disney Plus, or any other service. You have to adjust captions separately for each one.