How to Embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint

Here I'll show you two ways to embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint. I'm using PowerPoint 2003. If you don't have the "custom" properties box I'll show you an alternate method.

Someone requested information on adding the Shockwave tool to Powerpoints. Shockwave doesn't automatically come with Powerpoint so here is one resource:
http://www.shortruncd.com/mainpages/info/powerpoint/add_flash_to_powerpoint.htm. I hope this helps

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Education

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• Embed
• YouTube
• Video
• PowerPoint
• technology
• custom
• presentation
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[TheMiriamcullen]

It worked for the first time and I did my class presentation. But now I try again and it doesn't work anymore. Can you help me? My real presentation is a week! I used 2003.

[technolingual]

Thanks for contacting me. I'm glad it worked the first time. I'm sorry you are still having trouble. Are you using a different computer when you try it again? Did the original URL of the video you wanted to post change? When you tried it again where you NOT connected to the internet? This only works when you are connected to the internet.

If your answer is "No", please start from scratch and recreate your presentation. Sometimes trying the embed again can fix the problem.

I hope this helps.

[missfilmgurlz]

What happens if I don't have the shockwave tool? What can I use?

[technolingual]

Thanks for your message. Shockwave Flash Object is not native to Powerpoint so you may need to add it to your computer. They won't allow me to put a link in the comments section so I will try to put it it the video description. Please see that for further details.

I hope this helps.

Thanks

[technolingual]

Let me see if I can help. I'm sorry you spent so much time. It is frustrating when things don't work like they should especially if you have an urgent school or business deadline. Would you post back with some details? What version of Powerpoint are you using? Do you have the option for the "Custom Box". If so, did you try it both ways? This video is for Powerpoint 2003 version.

I think this video has helped a lot of people and my goal is to ease your frustration rather than add to it.

[TheMiriamcullen]

Thanks for your reply. I redid it. I think it's just my window Vista that doesn't approve the Flash Object. It should be fine at the school computer. :)

[TheMiriamcullen]

I don't even know how to thank you. It worked.

[awesomeaggzies2323]

you suck! i spent almost twenty minutes doing what u said to do and wen i watched my power point there was no movie!! thank you soooooo much for wasting my time! i hope your happy with yourself!

[gustazaz]

@technoligual it did

[technolingual]

gustazaz,

I'm sorry you are still having a problem. Remember, you can do it with and without the custom box. I hope this helps.