How to insert a video into Google Docs

This guide provides a comprehensive process for inserting a video into a Google Docs document. By leveraging Google Slides, users can seamlessly embed videos into their documents. Follow these detailed steps to accomplish this task efficiently.

Step 1

Open Google Slides from Google Drive. Begin by navigating to Google Drive, clicking on "New," and selecting "Google Slides."

Step 2

Once Google Slides is open, proceed to the "Insert" menu and select "Video." This will allow you to search for the desired video.

Step 3

Search for the video or locate it within your Google Drive. After finding the video, click "Select" and then "Insert." Once the video appears in your slides, right-click on it and choose "Copy." Alternatively, you can press "Ctrl + C" to copy. Next, navigate to Google Drive and open your document.

Step 4

In the document, use the drop-down menu to click on "Insert" and then choose "Drawing." Click on "New Drawing."

Step 5

In the drawing tab, navigate to "Actions" and select "Paste." Alternatively, use "Ctrl + V" to paste the video.

Step 6

The video will now be embedded in the drawing. Click "Save and Close" to insert the video into your Google Docs. To play the video within your document,

Step 7

Double-click on the video. This action will open the drawing tab. Double-click on "Play" in the drawing tab to proceed.

In the drawing tab, double-clicking "Play" will initiate the video.

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