How to Link a Video to Google Docs using Google Drawing
By following these steps, you can successfully insert an embedded video into Google Docs using a Google drawing:
Step 1: Create a Google Slideshow
Open Google Drive and click on the hamburger menu in the top left-hand corner. Select “Slides” to open Google Slides. Create a new presentation by clicking the “+” icon.
Step 2: Go to Insert Tab and Select Video
In your Google Slides presentation, go to the “Insert” menu, select “Video,” and choose either “By URL” for online videos or “Google Drive” to locate a video in your drive. Select the video and click “Select” to place it on the slide.
Step 3: Adjust Start and End Time
Modify the video play times to play a specific part. In the “Format options” menu, set the start and end times. Copy the slide containing the video for later use.
Step 4: Open Google Docs
Launch Google Docs and open the document where you want to add the video. If creating a new document, click the “+” icon at the top.
Step 5: Insert a Drawing
In Google Docs, go to the “Insert” menu, select “Drawing,” and choose “New.” This opens a blank Google Drawing canvas.
Step 6: Paste the Video into Drawing Canvas
Paste the copied video slide from Google Slides into the Google Drawing canvas using the “Paste” option under the “Actions” toolbar or keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + V on Windows, Command + V on Mac). Adjust the video’s position and format as needed, then click “Save & Close.”
How To Link a Video To Google Docs
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