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Embedded Video Won't Play in Word
Greetings! I am using Word for Microsoft 365 on an updated version of Windows 10. I can embed a video from YouTube; however, I can't play it once embedded. When I click on it to play it or right-clic...
I have had the same issue. I have tried embedding the video using both the embed code and the URL, but neither seems to work playing directly from word. Although when I right-click the link works to open the video on youtube. Has there been any update or fix for this? I've attached a screenshot of the window that pops up when I click on the video for reference.
Have you tried using CTRL+Left Click?
- Hi Doug,
That opens the default browser and plays the video, but that is not the primary goal.
BTW I am a keen follower of your articles about Office automation. Just like I follow a few others from the WORD MVP group.- Good morning everyone! I just bought a Windows 11 machine and the embedded video still will not play in Word. 😞
- What do you all mean by embedding a video?
If I copy and paste and .mp4 file into a Word document, when I double click on it, I am asked if I want to open it and if I respond Yes, it opens and plays with the Movies & TV Video Player.
