How do I embed a YouTube video on a Lessons Page?
A special feature of the Lessons tool allows Instructors to embed a YouTube video on a Lessons page without the need to copy the source code.
First locate and copy the YouTube video URL (not source code).
![First locate and copy the YouTube video URL (not source code).](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/001/152/original/0205b277-984a-439b-a28c-cd6ea89cc4d5.png)
- Click on the Share tab under the clip.
- Copy the YouTube URL into the clipboard (CTRL+C for PC, or CMD+C for Mac).
Go to Lessons.
Click on the Lessons Page Title (e.g. Unit #1) in the Tool Menu to display the page.
Note: The default or blank Lessons page contains text and images that explain the basic functionality of the Lessons tool.
Click on Add Content, then Embed Content on a Page.
![Click on Add Content, then Embed Content on a Page.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/001/154/original/adcd5294-9052-487a-9752-67912085ace4.png)
From the Add Content drop-down menu, select Embed content on page. This displays the Embed Content dialog box.
Past the URL.
![Past the URL.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/001/156/original/44d96c6a-ed43-459d-aaeb-54b63bc573d8.png)
Paste the YouTube URL into the box marked Or add a URL or "embed code".
Change "http" to "https". (Optional)
![Change "http" to "https". (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/001/158/original/6a6a60e9-9de9-4285-9c3a-b5508c1acf18.png)
Tip: Before clicking Save, you might want to change "http" to "https" as some browsers (Firefox) do not display "http" links.
Click Save.
![Click Save.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/001/160/original/c7e9604e-b991-46cd-99f8-f35be3a22bb8.png)
Click on Edit. (Optional)
![Click on Edit. (Optional)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/001/162/original/c5fdd21a-4311-4dcb-b8e2-70ecd9ba1994.png)
This displays the Edit Embed Content dialog box.
Add a description and/or adjust the video pixel size.
![Add a description and/or adjust the video pixel size.](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/001/164/original/87b3d878-db3a-4e0c-979a-cb0eea939d3e.png)
Enter the desired Width and Height for your video in number of pixels or percent of screen, and/or enter a description in the Item Description text box. Then, click Update item to save your changes and return the display to the Lesson Page with the embedded video and description.