Video Troubleshooting: Missing “Video from Web Site” Option in PowerPoint?

Created: Friday, December 24, 2021, posted by Geetesh at 10:37 am

Updated: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:30 pm

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Until some time ago, you could insert a video clip from a web site such as YouTube into your PowerPoint slide. Within PowerPoint 2010, this Insert Online Videos option lets you easily achieve an acceptable result. Within the Insert tab of the Ribbon, you would find a Video button.

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Missing “Video from Web Site” Option in PowerPoint 2010?

Missing “Video from Web Site” Option in PowerPoint?

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