Fix YouTube video not playing in PowerPoint
0Here's how to Fix YouTube video not playing in PowerPoint.
There are a few reasons why a YouTube video might not be playing in PowerPoint. Here are some things you can check:
1. Make sure that you are connected to the internet.
2. Make sure that YouTube is not blocked by your firewall or antivirus software.
3. Make sure that the video is not private or age-restricted.
4. Make sure that you have the latest version of PowerPoint.
5. Try restarting PowerPoint.
6. Try restarting your computer.
If you have checked all of these things and the video is still not playing, you can try the following:
1. Right-click on the video and select "Save Video As." Save the video to your computer and then try to play it in a different media player.
2. Try embedding the video in PowerPoint instead of linking to it. To do this, click on the "Insert" tab and then click on the "Online Video" button. In the "Video" dialog box, enter the URL of the YouTube video and then click on the "Insert" button.
If you are still having problems playing YouTube videos in PowerPoint, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
i. To get an embedded YouTube video to play automatically in PowerPoint, follow these steps:
1. In PowerPoint, insert the YouTube video as you normally would.
2. Click on the video frame to select it.
3. On the Video Tools Playback tab, in the Video Options group, click the Start drop-down arrow and select Automatically.
4. Click anywhere outside of the video frame to deselect it.
The video will now play automatically when you start your PowerPoint presentation.
Here are some additional tips for playing YouTube videos in PowerPoint:
* You can also use the Video Tools Format tab to change the size, position, and other properties of the video.
* If you want to control when the video plays, you can set it to play manually, on click, or in the click sequence.
* You can also add a sound to the video or use the video as a background for your presentation.
With a little creativity, you can use YouTube videos to add interest and excitement to your PowerPoint presentations.
ii. There are a few reasons why the Playback tab might be missing in PowerPoint. Here are some things you can check:
* Make sure that you have selected a video object on the slide. If you have selected a text object or another type of object, the Playback tab will not be available.
* Make sure that you are using a recent version of PowerPoint. The Playback tab was introduced in PowerPoint 2010 and is not available in earlier versions.
* If you are using a recent version of PowerPoint and the Playback tab is still missing, you can try restarting PowerPoint.
If you have checked all of these things and the Playback tab is still missing, you can try the following:
* Click on the "File" tab and then click on "Options." In the "Trust Center" section, click on the "Trust Center Settings" button. In the "Trust Center" dialog box, click on the "Privacy Options" tab and then make sure that the "Remove personal information from file properties on save" checkbox is unchecked. Click "OK" to close the dialog boxes.
* If you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for help.
Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting the missing Playback tab:
* Make sure that you are using the correct version of PowerPoint for your operating system. For example, if you are using Windows 10, you should be using PowerPoint 2016 or later.
* Make sure that you have installed all of the latest updates for PowerPoint. You can check for updates by clicking on the "File" tab and then clicking on "Check for Updates."
* If you are still having problems, you can try repairing PowerPoint. To do this, click on the "File" tab and then click on "Options." In the "Trust Center" section, click on the "Trust Center Settings" button. In the "Trust Center" dialog box, click on the "Repair" tab and then click on the "Quick Repair" or "Online Repair" button.
iii. There are a few reasons why a PowerPoint video might only play audio. Here are some things you can check:
* Make sure that the video is in a supported format. PowerPoint supports a variety of video formats, including .mp4, .wmv, and .avi.
* Make sure that the video is not corrupt. If the video is corrupt, it may not play at all or it may only play audio.
* Make sure that the video is not muted. You can check this by clicking on the video and then looking at the speaker icon in the upper-left corner of the video frame. If the speaker icon is muted, click on it to unmute the video.
* Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for PowerPoint. If your computer does not meet the minimum system requirements, it may not be able to play videos.