What is how to embed a video in google slides?
Here's how you can embed a video in Google Slides:
You can embed videos from two main sources: YouTube and Google%20Drive.
From YouTube:
- Insert Tab: Go to the "Insert" tab in the Google Slides menu.
- Video Option: Select "Video" from the dropdown menu.
- Search or URL: A window will appear. You have two options:
- Search: Search for the video directly within the Google Slides interface using keywords.
- By URL: Paste the YouTube video's URL into the "By URL" tab.
- Select Video: Choose the correct video from the search results or after pasting the URL, and click "Select".
- Position and Resize: The video will be inserted into your slide. You can then drag it to position it and resize it as needed.
- Format Options: On the right-hand side, you'll see formatting options for the video, such as:
- Start & End Time: Specify when the video should start and end.
- Autoplay: Choose whether the video should autoplay when the slide is presented.
- Mute audio: You can choose to mute audio when the slide is presented.
From Google Drive:
- Insert Tab: Go to the "Insert" tab in the Google Slides menu.
- Video Option: Select "Video" from the dropdown menu.
- Google Drive Tab: Choose the "Google Drive" tab.
- Locate Video: Browse your Google Drive folders or use the search bar to find the video you want to embed.
- Select Video: Click on the video and then click "Select".
- Position and Resize: The video will be inserted into your slide. You can then drag it to position it and resize it as needed.
- Format Options: Similar to YouTube videos, you'll have formatting options on the right-hand side. Note that the exact options may vary slightly depending on the video format and encoding.
Important Considerations:
- Internet Connection: Embedded videos require an internet connection to play during the presentation.
- Permissions: If you're using a video from Google Drive, ensure that the sharing permissions are set appropriately so that anyone viewing your presentation can access the video. If the video is private, viewers will need permission to view it.
- File Size: Large video files can slow down your presentation. Consider optimizing the video for web use before uploading to Google Drive.
- Copyright: Ensure you have the necessary rights to use the video in your presentation.