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Remove Playback Speed Button in Video Controls?
Hello! As the title asks, is there an option, other than hiding the video controls altogether, for removing the video playback speed button in the video controls for the Modern Player? Thanks!
Hi Lee,
Thanks for reaching out!
I understand you're looking for a way to remove the playback speed button in the Modern Player. I'm happy to help! Please follow the steps below:
- Select Player on the top ribbon
- On the bottom left-hand side of the Player Properties window, you'll see Player Controls
- Confirm the box next to Playback speed is unchecked
Here's a visual that displays the Playback speed control appearing when I check the box, and disappearing when I uncheck the box.
I hope this helps! If you need additional assistance, please feel free to let us know here or privately in a support case.
It would be great if this option could be available in the near future, or if you have an alternative. I am struggling using the modern player on videos on an e-learning course, where the user needs to have restricted menu (see the whole video before the next button enables). But if the user access playback speed to fast forward the video, the timeline doesn't change, so the next button stays disabled and the user has to then wait for the normal time of the video to complete, in order for the next button to enable. :(
Hello DiXiO Academy,
Since you need the video controls to be visible but you need to prevent your learners from changing the playback speed, you can add a transparent shape over your video that will only disappear once the video finishes playing. This is a great way to allow your learners to change the playback speed upon second viewing of a video. I've attached a sample project file so you can see how this method can be implemented on a course.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Hi Kelly!
Thanks for the response. I do know about toggling the course player playback speed, but was asking about the playback speed button in the video controls specifically (see attached screenshot). I do not see an option to custom the video controls. Is it an all-or-nothing approach?
A follow-up question I have for the video and player playback speed buttons: is there a way to remove some of the speed options? For instance, a client would like to remove the 2 and 0.25 speed options from the list. Is this possible?Thanks for your help!
Hi Lee,
Great questions! I understand you are looking to customize the playback speed button. I'd be happy to jump in here!
Including the playback speed is an all-or-nothing feature. We don’t currently have the option to remove some of the speeds in the playback speed menu, but that sounds like an interesting idea that I can share with our product team.
I hope this clarifies things!
