How do I search through a Media Gallery?

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How to find a video based on a keyword

1. Open the Media Tab.

Screenshot of the Media Gallery with the Media Tab and search bar highlighted.

2. Type search terms in the search field (where you see “Search this Gallery”).

You may need to quote your search terms—even single words—to get useful results.

Your search results show any videos that have your search terms in their title, transcript or captions (words that were said), as well as chapters, slides, or tags that the owner or editors of the video may have added.

3. Click on the video title to go to a certain video.

 

How to find a timestamp in a video based on a keyword

  1. Follow steps 1-2 of the section above.
  2. Below each media entry in the search results, you will see the text "Keyword found in:", followed by an indication of where the keyword was found. Screenshot of the 'Keyword found in' search results with the Show More button highlighted.
  3. Click Show More to see the timestamps and context of where your search term was found.
  4. Click on a blue timestamp link to jump to that time in the video. 

 

Screenshot of the keyword search results for a particular video with the timestamps highlighted.

Media Gallery Search Options

Filter

To filter your search, click the Filters button to open the dropdown menu and select your preferences.

 

Screenshot of the Media Gallery with the Filters button highglighted.

To close the Filters menu, click the Filter button again.

Sort your search results

You can sort your search results by clicking the Sort By dropdown menu and selecting your preference.

Screenshot of the Media Gallery with the Sort By button highlighted and the dropdown menu open.

Layout

Click the icon next to the +Add Media button corresponding to your desired layout.

Screenshot of the Layout buttons.

Contrast Mode

Contrast mode makes it easier to read video titles in the Media Gallery if titles have low contrast with the thumbnail color.

To toggle Contrast Mode, click the half-filled circle button at the top right corner. To turn off contrast mode, click the button again.

Screenshot of the Media Gallery with the Contrast Mode button highlighted.