

The URL (uniform resource locator) of the video will appear in the address bar of the browser. In YouTube, use the Search box to find the video you want to use in your presentation.The first step in the process is to get the link or embed code from YouTube: Recommended article: How to Insert a Video in PowerPoint (from a File on Your PC or a Shared Drive)ĭo you want to learn more about PowerPoint? Check out our virtual classroom or live classroom PowerPoint courses > Copying a link or embed code in YouTube Because you are connecting to YouTube using this method, you will also need a solid internet connection to play the video.Īs YouTube is constantly being updated, options in YouTube may change.Īlthough there are programs that enable users to download a YouTube video, you can run into copyright issues if you download (or screen record) a YouTube video so linking or embedding can help avoid those types of problems. In order to play a linked or embedded YouTube video, you will need to copy the link or embed code first from YouTube and then paste it into PowerPoint. Essentially, you are linking to the YouTube video but it will play seamlessly in PowerPoint.


You can embed a YouTube video in a PowerPoint presentation and run it during a slide show. Inserting a YouTube Video in PowerPoint Using a Link or Embed Codeīy Avantix Learning Team | Updated May 1, 2021Īpplies to: Microsoft ® PowerPoint ® 2013, 2016, 2019 and 365 (Windows)
