Embed Youtube in Powerpoint 2013

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I have found multiple descriptions on the Internet about how to add Youtube videos in Powerpoint 2013, but in each case I am hung up on a single step. When I go to Insert->Video->Online Video I see the following screen:

Insert online video selection screen

Everything I have found indicates that Youtube can be an option here, as well as embedding video with the online embed code. However, since I only have the option for Skydrive or Facebook, I'm pretty limited. I've tried adding Youtube as a service through File->Account->Connected Services section, but nothing seems to change.

Technical details:

  • Powerpoint 2013, 32-bit (Office Professional Plus)
  • Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit
  • Flash player is installed (both Chrome and IE versions)

Best Answer

Steps to Embed a Youtube video into PowerPoint 2013:

  1. Open your Powerpoint presentation

  2. Move to the slide you would like to add the video to

  3. Set the Developer Tab to visible (skip this step if your Developer Tab is already visible):

    • Click File->Options
    • Click “Customize Ribbon”
    • Check mark the option “Developer” (from the Main Tabs option list on the right)
    • Click OK

  4. Draw a shockwave control for the video onto your slide:

    • Click the Developer Tab
    • Click the “More Controls” (Icon looks like wrench and screwdriver under Controls)
    • Select “Shockwave Flash Object” and Click OK
    • Draw your desired rectangle video window over your slide

  5. Set your video:

  6. Done!

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