Similar to subtitles in many ways, an interactive transcript is displayed beside the audio or video source.
The first, characterized by YouTube, has timings (in minutes and seconds) running down the left side of the transcript.
This allows readers to read more naturally, and jump to a specific points in the video by clicking on a word in the text.
Whether at work or school or home, individuals that have difficulty hearing need new ways to understand and retain the material presented.
The easiest solution to this problem is to for website owners with media to include transcripts on their pages.