BigBlueButton is designed to be accessible to all users. This page consolidates accessibility features across the platform.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Hearing Accessibility
Closed Captions
Moderators can enable live closed captions for participants who are deaf or hard of hearing.- Moderator setup: Enable closed captions from the session controls. See Use Closed Captions (Moderator).
- Viewer experience: Participants can toggle closed captions on or off from their toolbar. See View Closed Captions.
Browser-Based Speech Recognition
BigBlueButton supports your browser’s built-in speech recognition for automatic captioning:- Chrome’s built-in captioning: Use Chrome’s Live Caption feature for real-time transcription. See Using Chrome’s Built-in Closed Captioning.
- Browser speech recognition: Enable your browser’s speech-to-text for captions. See Browser Built-in Speech Recognition.
Chat as an Alternative Channel
The public and private chat provides a text-based communication channel alongside audio. See Send Public and Private Chat Messages.Visual Accessibility
Dark Mode
Reduce eye strain and improve readability in low-light environments with dark mode. See Enable Dark Mode.Webcam Controls
- Adjust brightness: Modify your webcam brightness for better visibility. See Adjust Webcam Brightness.
- Make webcams larger: Increase webcam size for better visibility. See Make Webcams Larger.