Integrate and play videos in Word documents

Inserting videos into Word documents opens up new possibilities for your presentations and reports. You can not only use text and graphics but also add dynamic content that makes your documents more lively. This guide shows you how to effectively insert and play videos from various sources, including YouTube and Bing, into your Word document. Let's get started!

Key Takeaways

• Videos can be inserted using Bing, YouTube, or an embed code.
• The size and alignment of the video can be adjusted in the document.
• Videos are digital-only and cannot be printed.

Step-by-Step Guide

First, open your Word document. You can either create a new document or use one from a previous lesson. For this tutorial, we will use the document from the last lesson to demonstrate the seamless integration of videos.

Now navigate to a new page in your document. It is important to choose a clear space for your video.

To insert a video, go to the "Insert" tab. There you will find the "Media" option. Click on "Online Video".

Now you will see various options for searching for videos. You can insert a video using the Bing web search, a YouTube search, or a video embed code. In this guide, we will use Bing web search and YouTube.

Let's start with the Bing web search. Enter what you are looking for in the search field, for example, an unboxing video. For this tutorial, we will search for the "Galaxy S6 unboxing".

In the results list, choose the video you want to insert and click on the "Insert" button.

Once the video is inserted, you can adjust the size by clicking and dragging the corners of the video. Positioning is also flexible: you can move the video or change the alignment.

Remember that inserting videos into your Word documents is especially useful when sharing the document with others. Your recipient can play the videos directly in the document, which significantly facilitates information exchange.

An important note: Videos cannot be printed. When you print your document, only a screenshot of the video will be displayed. The video remains digital-only.

To play the video, simply click on it. A new window will open where you can watch the video directly on YouTube.

Now let's see how to insert a video directly from YouTube. Again, go to "Online Videos" and perform a search on YouTube.

For example, enter "Unboxing Video" in the search bar and click on "Search".

Choose a video from the results list and insert it. This video will be displayed in a different format, offering you additional customization options.

As before, you can adjust the size and layout options. The video will continue to be displayed as a screenshot, with the play button highlighting that it is a video.

When you click on the image, the video will open in the YouTube window, regardless of the changes made to the image format.

That's it! You have now learned how to insert videos into Word documents. It's an easy and effective way to make your documents more interactive. If you have any questions, just leave a comment, and I'll be happy to help.

Summary

You have now seen how easy it is to insert and play videos in your Word document. With just a few clicks, you can create exciting content that enhances your presentations and significantly improves the user experience.