How to Customize the YouTube Video Design Element

This article will show you how to customize the YouTube Video Design Element and expound on its modifiable features.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Prerequisite
• Interactive Tutorial
• Step-by-step Tutorial
  • Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part
  • Step 2:Insert the YouTube Video Design Element
  • Step 3: Paste the YouTube URL
  • Step 4: Customize the YouTube video’s design
  • Step 5: Save
• YouTube Video Features
  • A. Content tab
  • B. Design tab
  • C. Custom CSS Tab

Prerequisite

• You have the latest version of ShortPoint SPFx installed on your SharePoint environment.
• You are a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.

Interactive Tutorial

Click Get Started to learn how to customize the YouTube Video Design Element:

NOTECheck out YouTube Video Features to learn more about the OOTB options you can customize.

Step-by-step Tutorial

Follow the steps below for a detailed guide on how to customize the YouTube Video Design Element:

Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part

• Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit.

• Click the ShortPoint tag.
• Select the pencil icon.

Step 2: Insert the YouTube Video Design Element

• Click the plus icon.
• Use the search box to look for YouTube Video and click it.

Step 3: Paste the YouTube URL

• Paste the YouTube URL of the video you want to showcase in the YouTube URL field.

Step 4: Customize the YouTube video’s design

• Navigate to the Design tab.
• Adjust the Width of the YouTube Video Design Element according to your preference.

NOTECheck out YouTube Video Features to learn more about the OOTB options you can customize.

Step 5: Save

• Once satisfied, click the green check mark.
• Then, click the eye icon to see your page in real-time.

• Click Save to apply all your changes.

YouTube Video Features

Below are the options you can find in the YouTube Video Settings window:

A. Content tab

The Content tab allows you to add the YouTube URL of the video you want to feature on your page.

B. Design tab

The Design tab allows you to customize the width of the YouTube Video Design Element. 

C. Custom CSS Tab

This tab allows you to use your own CSS, HTML, and Javascript code to customize the YouTube Video Design Element. 

NOTECheck out our support article on How to Insert Custom CSS into a ShortPoint Design Element (Basic Tutorial) to know more about Custom CSS.

NOTEThe Connect and Visibility tabs are currently unavailable in Live Mode.

That’s it! You can now start showcasing YouTube videos on your SharePoint pages.

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