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      Add a Video Content Type

      Learn how to leverage video-centric training to boost engagement.


      You can now choose a single video to be the main attraction of your content — accompanied by just the right amount of explanatory text.


      👉 Before you start:

      • The external video feature outlined below is available under all Trainual plans.
      • The information below is best suited for content creators. For more specifics around which areas of the account and pieces of content your employees can access, review their permissions and subject content access.

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      Add an external video:

      1. Click the dropdown arrow next to the "Add content" button. 
      2. Select "Video" from the menu. 



      3. Enter your video title into the textbox and hit the "Create" button. 



      4. Choose the "External link" tab from the pop-up window and paste your video URL into the textbox. 



      5. Click the "Insert external link" button to add your video. You'll be redirected to the video's editing page, where you can add additional information. 

      Add video details:

      Highlight all the important information about your video content before publishing so your team knows exactly why this training video has the spotlight. 

       

      Edit your video settings:

      1. Click the three dots from the editing page header and choose "Settings."



      2. Make your desired edits to the...

        Video name. Description.
        Watch and read time. *More coming soon!



      3. Hit "Save changes" to apply these updates. 

      (BETA) Upload and host videos: 

      Join the BETA waitlist to test out watch accountability, transcripts, search capabilities, and more for all your uploaded and hosted videos. 


      📝 Please note: This additional option will be available long-term as a part of the Trainual+ bundle. 🔗 Learn how to power up your playbook with Trainual+.


      FAQs:


      Why isn't my external video URL working with this feature? 
      Let's take a closer look... please contact support.


      Will video content be included in my publicly shared subjects? 
      At the moment, no. Video content will not be displayed under public share viewing. However, this is on our roadmap!


      How can I submit my feedback and ideas about features?
      If you'd like to share your thoughts about video content or think of something else you'd like to see added in the future, send us your feature requests and ideas.

      Learn more about visual Trainual content:

      • Capture up to 25 free embeddable recordings powered by Loom.
      • Present complex information in illustrative steps using Trainual flowcharts.
      • Quickly record and document your SOPs through screen captures.