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Last updated on Aug 7, 2025

Configuring the Video Block

HOW TO USE THE BLOCK?

Step 1: Go to Block Editor screen

Step 2: Enter /goDAM in the block editor

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Step 3: Select the video to embed in the editor screen

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Step 4: In the right, you can see all the configurations and settings explained below.

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This section explains all the configuration options available for the custom GoDAM Video block.

1. Playback Settings

2. Preloading Options

3. Appearance Settings

4. Customization

HOW TO UPLOAD CAPTIONS:

STEPS:

Step 1: Go to the block editor screen

Step 2: Select the video where you want to add the captions

Step 3: Click the “Text tracks” from the toolbar group.

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Step 4: Click on “Upload” or “Open Media library” and upload the captions file

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Step 5: Add the respective LABEL and SOURCE LANGUAGE, the label is what will appear as a language option in the control bar for the end user.

Step 6: Save changes.

Step 7: On the frontend, the caption file will now appear as an option for the user to select:

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Here is the demo of all the steps mentioned above:

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