on-screen text
nounUK /ɒn skriːn tɛkst/
US /ɑːn skriːn tɛkst/
Words that you can see on a screen.
The video has on-screen text that shows the speaker's name.
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2. Words shown on a phone, tablet, or computer display.
Please read the on-screen text before you tap the button.
3. Text that appears in a movie or TV show to give extra information.
The on-screen text at the start of the film tells us the year.
4. Words typed or displayed in a video game.
The on-screen text shows your score and health.
5. Written words that appear during a presentation or slideshow.
Keep the on-screen text short so people can read it easily.