CAPTION

"what is caption text?"

Caption text is a short piece of text that follows an image, a graph, or other visual media and gives additional description and explanation.

The following is a function of text captions:

1. Provide Information to Complete The Picture: The function of the caption in English is to provide additional information and complete a photo. So, we can't just insert a caption into the article and even make our readers don't understand.

2. Establish Credibility: In addition, the function of the caption in English is to add credibility, here, buddy!

3. Promote Better Engagement: Caption text also serves to make people interested in seeing the photo and understanding it.

Structure Caption:

1. 5W (Who, What, Where, When, Why)

2. Credit

1. Elements of Language (Recommended Style)

- Present Tense: When writing caption text it is recommended to use the present tense because you will explain actual information and facts.

- Active Voice: In addition, it is also recommended to use active voice because it is easier to understand than passive voice.

- Credit: This is useful for explaining the identity of the photographer, such as his name and place of work.

Caption text is brief description, heading, or title that identifier or introduces a document, graphic, photograph, or table. Caption function is to help readers or viewers to understand more information that might not be in photos or videos. Usually it’s located below the picture itself.