Linking a video to Google Docs adds a multimedia dimension, making the content more engaging and appealing to readers. To link a video to Google Docs, follow the three methods:
How to Insert a Video into Google Docs using a Hyperlink
By following these steps, you can easily create a hyperlink in Google Docs to direct viewers to the specified video:
Step 1: Access Google Docs
Open Google Docs in your preferred web browser or use the Google Docs app on your mobile device. Log in to your account.
Step 2: Create Anchor Text
Type the text you want to hyperlink as anchor text in a new document, such as "Click here."
Step 3: Right Click on the Highlighted Text and Select Insert Link
Select the anchor text, go to the "Insert" menu, and choose "Link." Enter the video's web address in the provided box and click "Apply."
Step 4: Insert the Link and Click on Apply
Step 5: Preview Video (Optional)
Use Google Docs' preview link feature to hover over the link, click "Open Preview," and watch the video on a small screen with playback controls.
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 using Add-on
By following these steps, you can use to insert a video using the DocuTube Viewer add-on in Google Docs:
Step 1: Install DocuTube Viewer
Get the DocuTube Viewer add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace and install it to play videos directly within Google Docs.
Step 2: Add Video Hyperlinks
Copy the link of the video you want to add and paste it directly into your Google Doc using the "Paste" function.
Step 3: Access DocuTube Viewer
Go to the "Extensions" menu in Google Docs and select DocuTube Viewer.
Step 4: Select "Watch" from the Menu
Use the DocuTube Viewer menu to choose "Watch," allowing you to access and operate videos directly from your document.
Step 5: Load Videos
Within the DocuTube Viewer side panel, click "Load Videos" to let Google Docs and the add-on load the videos onto the page.
Step 6: Play Videos
Press the "Play" button on each video to start playback. Ensure all videos play correctly to avoid broken links or incomplete videos in your document.