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This is the place where YouTube Guides can announce new YouTube features, important community concerns and reminders, and other information.
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HD/HQ and Widescreen Options on Embedded Videos
   
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Hello video embedders!
You now have the option to watch embedded videos in high quality or HD
(when those formats are available). In addition, the widescreen option
is available when you embed a video. You can use our handy how-to
guide on optimizing your uploads to look their absolute best on... more »
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YouTube Goes Offline - New Downloads Feature
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Hi folks,
We are always looking for ways to make it easier for you to find,
watch, and share videos. Many of you have told us that you wanted to
take your favorite videos offline. So we've started working with a few
partners who want their videos shared universally and even enjoyed
away from an Internet connection.... more »
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Prevent your account being hacked
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We've recently seen an increase of users reporting that their accounts
were hacked- often because they released their passwords to hackers
(posing as YouTube admin).
You should NEVER tell anyone your account / email password. YouTube
admin will never ask (& do not need) your account password in order to... more »
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New Randomizer For Video Playlists
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Hey all,
Quick word on a new feature rolled out for playlists. Now when you
watch a video from a playlist, you can click on "Randomize" to play
the rest of the videos in random order (this button is located to the
right of the video, next to "Playlist").
Doin' the shuffle,
Timmy
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Annotations Made Easier - New Editing Controls
   
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Hi forum friends!
We just released a new annotations editor that is accessible from the
video watch page itself, making it easier to add annotations directly
to your videos. Simply login to YouTube, watch your video on the watch
page and click on the video to start adding annotations. When you... more »
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Delete Your Own Video Comments
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Hi guys,
We're happy to announce the launch of a feature many of you have been
asking for. Now you have the ability to delete comments you've made on
videos. We've all been there. Whether you misspelled "pwned", back in
the day when you were just a n00b to the internets, or you simply said
something you wish you could take back - now you can remove your... more »
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How to Disable Annotations on Embedded Videos
   
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Hi all,
Since we enabled annotations on embedded videos, the most consistent
piece of feedback has been the request for the option to disable
them.
Here's how you do it...
To disable annotations on a video you'd like to embed on another site,
just add the following parameter to the video's embed code:... more »
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Forum Posting Guidelines
   
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The YouTube Help Forum is an unmoderated forum. We're a unique
community with specific needs, so we've created a few ground rules and
best practices to make this the best place it can be.
**Before you get started**
Make sure you've read the Google Help Forum Terms of Service:
[link]... more »
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HD Issues
   
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Did someone mention something about problems with HD??
Just kidding! :-P
Many thanks for all of your reports regarding this issue... we heard
you loud and clear and have sent the examples of HD issues you
provided us with during the holidays over to the Team here. The Team's
currently looking into the situation and hope to have the issue... more »
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Switch Video Quality Without Losing Your Spot
   
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Starting today, switching video quality now keeps your position! When
you're watching an HD video in normal quality, now you will be taken
to the same place where you left off when you switch to "watch in HD."
So, if you're in the middle of an hour-long show, you don't need to
seek around to remember where you were.... more »
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