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wikiHow:Enhance Articles With Video



If you enjoy watching videos, you may enjoy selecting one for a wikiHow article! Our Video Tool makes it easy to find and automatically embed free videos from several online video sites. So, if you have a curious mind and a good eye, dive in and help out!




Getting started is easy. Here are some articles that need an instructional video:

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  1. 1
    Create an account, because Anonymous editors are not allowed to embed videos.
  2. 2
    Review our Video Curation Guidelines.
  3. 3
    Select an article that does not have a video.

    • Choose from the above list of articles.
    • Search within a category.
    • Try a Random page.
  4. 4
    Review how to Embed a Video on wikiHow for full instructions.
  5. 5
    Click on Embed Video in the column to the right of your article.
  6. 6
    Use general or specific search terms.

    • Example: Use "Treat a Wound" rather than "Treat Road Rash".
  7. 7
    Click on the names of several online video sites.
  8. 8
    Play and review each video.

    • Look for a video that performs a task that demonstrates your topic.
  9. 9
    Select the highest-quality, instructional video.
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    Click on Embed It to automatically add your chosen video below the Steps of your article.

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Categories: Using Images