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description: To embed a video, use the HTML editor to paste the element as an <iframe> from a video site.
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# Add Videos to a Custom Field Using the HTML Editor

To embed a video, use the HTML editor to paste the element as an <iframe> from a video site.

### Required Editions

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1. Copy the `<iframe>` element from the site where your video is hosted.
2. Paste your code into the HTML editor by clicking one of the buttons.
    
     
    | Button | Description |
    | --- | --- |
    | ![Embed Multimedia button on HTML Editor](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-extend_click-264-0-0-production-enus/5f7d9219-b7b1-4552-8891-f1aba9b289fc/extend_click/images/HTML_Embed_Multimedia.png) | Lets you paste the `<iframe>` element into a text box on the Embed Multimedia Content dialog box. The frame and its contents are added to the editor window. |
    | ![Source button on HTML editor](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-extend_click-264-0-0-production-enus/5f7d9219-b7b1-4552-8891-f1aba9b289fc/extend_click/images/HTML_Source.png) | Lets you paste the `<iframe>` element directly into the HTML code. |
3. Click **Save**.

Keep these considerations in mind when you embed a video.

- If you run into problems embedding videos, check your browser security settings. Some browsers block iframe elements.
- Embedded videos are removed from emails when you insert Knowledge articles into case emails.
- You can't send embedded videos via email.

#### See Also

- [Rich Text Editor](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.fields_using_html_editor.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Use the rich text editor to format text in custom fields with the rich text area type. You can also use the rich text editor in many other features, such as Chatter publisher and groups.")