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How do I make a video start automatically when open it up in a new browser window?
To increase the size of my embedded video, I would like it to open up in a new browser window. When I make that selection, the video tool "play video" automatically changes from "play automaticall...
Good morning, Charlotte!
Thank you for that helpful context.
✎ Note: The Play Video option doesn't apply to website videos. Generally, learners need to click web videos to play them. Some browsers still allow web videos to autoplay (if the autoplay feature is enabled in the embed code), but the trend is for browsers to prevent media from autoplaying.
For more details on adjusting video properties, check out this resource.
I ran a test where I inserted an MP4 using the Video from file option and set the media to Show Video: In a new browser window. Though Play Video: When Clicked is selected, my MP4 plays automatically in a new browser window.
Alternatively, you can:
- Click the Video Tools tab and select these options: Show Video: In Slide and Play Video: Automatically. That will start the video as soon as learners open the slide.
Here's a link to the published output to showcase both choices. Let me know if that helps!