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# How to make my captions one word?

If you want dynamic, punchy subtitles (like TikTok or Reels style), you can display **one word at a time** in AutoCaptions.

## Why use one-word captions?

One-word captions help:

* Increase viewer retention
* Make your content more dynamic
* Highlight each word for stronger impact

## How to enable one-word captions

In AutoCut, one-word captions are controlled through the **Position & Size settings**, specifically the **Maximum Width**.

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Here's how to do it : 
1. Open AutoCaptions
2. Select your audio language
3. Open Caption Editor 
4. Go to "Position & Size"
5. Adjust **Maximum Width**
6. Adjust **Font Size** if needed

Reduce the **Maximum Width** to a very small value. This forces AutoCut to fit fewer words per line, down to **one word per caption**.
You can also increase the **Font Size** if multiple words still appear.


## What does “Maximum Width” do?

**Maximum Width** defines how much horizontal space your captions can take on screen (as a percentage of the video width).

* A **large width** → longer sentences on one line
* A **small width** → shorter chunks (up to one word per line)

This is the key setting to control caption density and pacing.

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