Quick summary
You can insert a YouTube video into PowerPoint using the Online Video option under the Insert tab — no downloads required. This method works in Microsoft PowerPoint for the web and lets you paste any YouTube link directly onto your slide.
Steps
- Go to the slide where you want the video to appear.
- Navigate to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint toolbar.
- Select Video then choose Online Video from the dropdown menu.
- Copy and paste the YouTube link into the provided field.
- Click Insert to embed the video onto your slide.
- Resize or move the video on the slide to fit your layout.
