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U tube - How to embed a youtube video

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 09:44
by Dalboy
I just put an answer in a post that I tried to link to a u tube clip as it was easier than trying to do a write up. Any way I tried with no joy and thanks to the Mods they sorted it.
My Question is what did I do wrong or more like it how do I do it if I need to in the future.. Please keep it simple I am an idiot when it comes to computers I tend to fumble my way through but normally manage to get where I want.
Thanks in advance guys




Mod edit: changed the topic title

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:33
by Andyp
The easiest method seems to be as follows

1) Find the youtube clip and copy the sequence after the =

eg https://www.youtube.c0m/watch?v=zNXuYlwI8N0

2) Select the youtube button, located at the far right of the buttons under the Subject box of a new topic, and the following appears

[youtube][/youtube]

3) Position your cursor between the closed bracket ] after the first youtube and the open bracket [ in front of /youtube

4) Paste the sequence you copied from youtube between the open and closed brackets et voila

[y0utube]zNXuYlwI8N0[/y0utube]

[youtube]zNXuYlwI8N0[/youtube]

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:37
by Dalboy
Just trying it out with one of mine

[youtube]Y92wP_SCbdE[/youtube]

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:39
by Dalboy
Andyp wrote:1) Find the youtube clip and copy the sequence after the =

eg https://www.youtube.c0m/watch?v=zNXuYlwI8N0


2) Select the youtube button and and the following appears

[youtube][/youtube]

3) Position your cursor between the closed bracket ] after the first youtube and the open bracket [ infront of /youtube

4) Paste the sequence you copied between the open and closed brackets et voila

[y0utube]zNXuYlwI8N0[/y0utube]



Hope that helps. Let me know if not


Thanks for that I think I have it

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:41
by Andyp
No problem

Cracking Rocking Bike BTW

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:43
by 9fingers
Derek, A useful tip I use on forums is when I see a feature I want to copy/use etc, I use the quote button which shows you the underlying code and then you can imitate it for your application.

DONT hit post, but just use "back" on your browser.

Bob

BTW I see from the moderator Log it was Andy who edited your post - he is our you tube man!

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:45
by Rob
LOL...mine and Andy's crossed in the ether and I hadn't even noticed the YT button. It might be less confusing if you delete mine mods....Andy's is far more appropriate I think.

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:47
by Andyp
9fingers wrote: it was Andy who edited your post - he is our you tube man!


Oh Err, can't wait for the pay rise that goes with such a promotion. :D

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 10:59
by Rob
test....yes we like that method, nice and clean :-)

[youtube]Mdgg_M07VhI[/youtube]

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 12:21
by Andyp
Rob wrote:LOL...mine and Andy's crossed in the ether and I hadn't even noticed the YT button. It might be less confusing if you delete mine mods....Andy's is far more appropriate I think.


Done, with a change to the topic title.

Re: U tube - How to embed a youtube video

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 14:42
by Rob
Thanks Andy :-)

Re: U tube

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 16:00
by Dalboy
Andyp wrote:
Rob wrote:LOL...mine and Andy's crossed in the ether and I hadn't even noticed the YT button. It might be less confusing if you delete mine mods....Andy's is far more appropriate I think.


Done, with a change to the topic title.


Thanks Andy should make it easy for anyone else with the same problem and thanks for the help to you and all others that posted replies

Re: U tube - How to embed a youtube video

PostPosted: 06 Apr 2015, 17:35
by Andyp
Rob wrote:Thanks Andy :-)


Dalboy wrote:
Andyp wrote:
Rob wrote:LOL...mine and Andy's crossed in the ether and I hadn't even noticed the YT button. It might be less confusing if you delete mine mods....Andy's is far more appropriate I think.


Done, with a change to the topic title.


Thanks Andy should make it easy for anyone else with the same problem and thanks for the help to you and all others that posted replies



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