Guide to Inserting a YouTube Video on Google Slides
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Guide to Inserting a YouTube Video on Google Slides
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This Instructable shows 5 simple steps for students to follow in order to insert a YouTube Video on a Google Slides for school technology projects.
In order to create a Google Slide Presentation and insert a video you will need:
- An electronic device
- A Google Drive account
- Wi-Fi access
*Disclaminer: When selecting a video to insert onto your Slide beware that you searching YouTube for videos and all content of videos may not be accurate or appropriate.
Step #1 -
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- Locate the menu bar along the top of the screen.
- Click on "Insert".
- Select "Video".
Step #2
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- A search box will open on your screen.
- Type in the subject you would like to find a video of.
- The search box locates video options from YouTube.
Step #3
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- Your search will generate results of videos that match your topic.
- The search works similar to an Internet search. The results most likely related to your search topic will appear at the top of the list.
- Select the video you would like to insert onto your slide by clicking on top of it.
- Then click the "Select" icon.
Step #4
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- Your video is now inserted onto your slide.
- You can view it by clicking the "Play" arrow icon located in the menu bar at the bottom of the video box.
- You can "Pause" or "Stop" the video by clicking on the icon with the 2 vertical lines in the menu bar at the bottom of the video box.
Step #5
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You can easily resize and move your video within your slide where you see it fits best.
Final Product
You now know how to locate and insert a video onto a Google Slide Presentation!