Video Component Home Page

Video Component Home Page

This page of the user guide will help Sitecore Contributors edit the Video component and provide best practices. This option allows for a video with a text overlay to be featured in addition to a 'Call to Action' link.

How to Edit an Existing Video Component 

  1. Hover over the body of the component. (see image below)



  2. Select the pencil icon. (see image above)

    Is the editor taking a while to open? Try double-clicking the pencil icon. 

  3. Insert the URL. (see image below)

    Video URLs must be from Panopto, Vimeo, or YouTube only.

  4. Scroll down to fill in the following fields:
    a. Title: This will be the title that displays with the image.
    b. Description: This will be the text that displays with the image.
    c. Link URL: This is where you insert the URL for the Call to Action button. 
    d. Link Text: This will be the text that will display on the Call to Action button. 
    e. Open in New Tab: Make sure Open in New Tab is selected. 


    Don't want a Title, Description, or Call to Action Button?

    To remove a Title, Description, Link URL, or Link Text included with the Video Component, leave the appropriate field(s) blank.

  5. Select OK


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