# Embedding media files ## Inserting Media into body - The Media Widget You can insert images and videos directly into the *body field* of a *Content form* via the Media widget. Click on the *Media Library* button from the WYSIWYG editor. This will open the **Media widget**.

You can upload *images* or *files* from your computer by selecting "Select files" Browse for and select a file on your local machine, then click **Open**. ## Embedding code - videos and URLs Using the Media widget you can also use the Remote video form to embed videos in content (e.g. YouTube or Vimeo videos). Click on the *Media Library* button on the *Body* content section. Click on the Remote video tab, then enter the following information: * A url for the video you wish to embed.

Click on the **Add** button. ## Media Library All files uploaded to a website (or already included) are found in the **Media Library**. Media assets are displayed with the most recently added first.

Use the following to refine the media presented: * Enter text in the *Name* field. * Select from the dropdown to narrow the search to media items of type: * Audio * File * Image * Remote video * Video Click the **Filter** button to perform the search. In the screenshot below, the search word 'Govcms' has been entered into the *Name* field and for **Type** "Remote video" is selected.

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