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Using a Windows Media Player Object

Anonymous
2019-07-30T22:22:28+00:00

I used the Developer tab in Word to add a Windows Media Player object into my document. I can resize the object while in design mode. I added a video file to it of a short mp4 clip. When I exit design mode and play the clip, it automatically resizes itself and I can't change it. Is there any setting so that the clip stays whatever size I set the object?

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Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2019-07-31T02:38:56+00:00

Also set the row height to an exact figure and in the Properties dialog for the Media Player Object, set the stretchToFit to False.

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Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2019-07-30T22:56:16+00:00

Try inserting the object so that it is in-line with text inside a one cell table that has fixed dimensions by setting the preferred width and in the Options dialog, remove the checkmark from the "Automatically resize to fit contents.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-07-31T00:11:15+00:00

    Hi Jesse,

    Please don’t be alarmed if your window doesn’t show up the same way you set it up, you need to click Design Mode again in order to exit it and view your video. The video can take a few moments to load.

    Please follow the instruction in below link

    https://clipchamp.com/en/blog/2017/how-to-embed...

    Thank you

    Avinash

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-07-30T23:59:59+00:00

    I followed the directions but the video still resizes along with the table even though "automatically resize to fit contents" option is unchecked.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-07-30T22:43:00+00:00

    Hi Jesse,

    I am an independent advisor, and I am trying to help other users in Community with my experience in Microsoft products.

    Please check the response of this forum and follow the steps listed there. The problem seems similar to yours so it can help you. Please note that at the bottom of the page in this URL, you will find the answer of your query and I hope this will be helpful.

    https://lpgraphics.wordpress.com/2013/01/05/emb...

    Do let me know if you have any more question or require further help.

    Thanks and regards

    Avinash

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