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Embed a Video in Microsoft Excel

Anonymous
2018-02-15T23:01:27+00:00

Hi!

I am trying to embed a tutorial video into an excel file for the user. After reading several articles, I've tried the following options:

  1. Go to Developer tab --> Controls --> More Controls. I select Shockwave Flash Object and insert into worksheet. I then right click, select properties, and insert the MODIFIED URL per this article. The result is either a black box that is not interactive OR the YouTube preview with a caption that basically says that embedded videos are no longer allowed.
  2. Go to Insert tab --> Object --> Browse to file. But this leaves the video without a nice screen preview.

Is there a good way to embed a video from either YouTube or my computer? I've read articles that say it's no longer supported and other articles that point to one of the two methods outlined above.

Thank you!

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-16T05:48:08+00:00

    Hi StevenDNorton,

    There are only the two ways to embed a video in Excel 2016 for Windows.

    In your case, We suggest you go to Excel Suggestion Box to submit feedback and vote for it, this will help us improve our products.

    Regards,

    Rosen

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