Add YouTube Video to PowerPoint Presentation

Spruce up your presentations by incorporating informative or engaging YouTube videos! Here’s how to seamlessly add them to your PowerPoint slides:

Method 1: Using the Video URL

1. Find the YouTube Video: Open your web browser and locate the YouTube video you want to add.
2. Copy the Video URL: Look at the address bar in your browser. Copy the entire URL of the YouTube video.
3. Open PowerPoint: Switch to your PowerPoint presentation.
4. Navigate to the Insert Tab: Click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the PowerPoint window.
5. Insert Online Video: In the “Media” section on the right side of the ribbon, look for the “Video” button and select “Online Video”.
6. Paste the URL: A window titled “Insert Video” will appear. Paste the copied YouTube video URL into the provided field.
7. Start Time (Optional): If you want the video to begin playing at a specific point, check the box “Start at” and enter the desired start time in minutes and seconds (e.g., 2:30 for 2 minutes and 30 seconds).
8. Insert the Video: Click “Insert”. The YouTube video will be embedded on your slide.

Method 2: Search Within PowerPoint (PowerPoint 2010 or Later)

1. Open PowerPoint: Launch your PowerPoint presentation.
2. Navigate to the Insert Tab: Click on the “Insert” tab.
3. Insert Online Video: In the “Media” section, locate the “Video” button and select “Online Video”.
4. Search for the Video: Instead of pasting a URL, you can search for the video directly within PowerPoint. Type the title or keywords related to the video you want in the search bar.
5. Choose the Video: A list of search results will appear. Select the desired YouTube video from the list.
6. Insert the Video: Click “Insert” to embed the video on your slide.

Additional Tips:

• Once the video is inserted, you can resize and reposition it on your slide by dragging the corners or sides.
• Play back the video within PowerPoint by clicking the play button that appears when you hover over the video.
• Remember, the video plays by connecting to YouTube when you present. Ensure you have an internet connection during the presentation.

By following these steps, you can incorporate YouTube videos into your presentations, adding an interactive and informative element to your slides!