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Basic information

This article explains how to embed a content item (such as a video) directly into the body of a text content page. This lets visitors interact with the embedded item without leaving the page. For example, visitors might start watching a video directly from an article page. Direct embeds create a more engaging experience for website visitors.

The steps in this article are valid for embedding content that was created by your own site inside Pangea CMS (Pangea content). You can directly embed the following types of Pangea content:

  • Text:
    • Backgrounder
  • Multimedia:
    • Audio clip | Audio feature | Broadcast program | Document | Photo gallery | Slider gallery | Video
  • Interactive:
    • Dynamic infographics | Poll | Quiz | Snippet | Static infographics



Embed content

You can directly embed Pangea content on the following text content pages:

  • Article
  • Blog
  • FactCheck (embed in the Verdict content)
  • Feature
  • Feature story
  • Live blog (embed in a post)
  • News
  • Transcript

Follow these steps:

  1. Click inside the main box on the Editor subpage. Position the cursor where you want to insert the item.
  2. Hit the Insert Embedded Content button in the text editor bar.
  3. Ensure Single item and Content are selected.
  4. Search for and select the item you want to embed. For tips and information about using Search, see the following article:
  5. If prompted, select Direct embed. Then, hit Add.

You see a placeholder representing the embedded item in the text editor. Using the buttons on the placeholder, you can edit or remove the item.

To check exactly how the embedded item will look on the published page, use the options under Preview in the left panel.



Special options for Feature stories

Feature story is a special content type, intended for visual storytelling. Special size options are available for direct embeds on Feature story pages.

When you directly embed a Video, choose from the following size options:

  • Large
  • Jumbo

When you directly embed a Dynamic infographic or a Snippet, choose from the following size options:

  • (A): Large
  • (B): Jumbo
  • (C): Full-size

To learn more about Feature stories, see the following article:



More embeds

The steps in this article are valid for embedding Pangea content. You can also embed the following items into the body of a text content page:

  • Images: Images that were manually uploaded to Pangea CMS or images from supported external agencies.
  • External media: External media items (such as Facebook and Telegram posts).
  • See also: Rich links to other content pages published on your site.

For instructions, see the alternative articles below: