How to Embed Content in Microsoft Sway: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Embed Content in Microsoft Sway through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

TipsMake. com introduced how to search and add content to Microsoft Sway. Now, to embed content in Microsoft Sway, follow the instructions outlined in the article below.

Embed Content in Microsoft Sway

Any visual or written content added to Sway's Storyline appears in Cards. These cards include all the items that appear in your story, for example, Embed Cards . To embed content in Microsoft Sway:

1. Copy the content embed code.

2. Add media content:

Select Embed.
Paste the embed code into the new Embed Card .

3. To embed Sway in Sway:

Open the Sway you may need to embed.
Click the Share icon .
Copy the code that appears in the dialog box.
Click the Insert Content button .
Select Media and then press Embed.
Paste the embed code.

Through the embedded card in Sway, you can add more content, including images, video files, audio clips and maps.

Embed Content in Sway

Click the Insert Content button, displayed as a + symbol.

Click the Insert Content button

Switch to the Media tab, and below it, select Embed.

Here, you can choose to embed 3D content, videos, tweets and more from sources like Sketchfab, Vimeo and Twitter.

Just click the down arrow icon of a tweet when you're using Twitter. Then, from the menu, select Embed Tweet.

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Select Embed Tweet

Copy and paste the embed code into the new Embed Card in the Storyline.

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Copy and paste the embed code into the new Embed Card in the Storyline

If you paste the web address directly as an embed code, make sure it includes the https:// security prefix instead of http://.

Embed a Sway Into Another Sway

This option is useful when you may need to embed Sway in Sway.

Open the Sway you may need to embed, go to the Share icon on the main navigation bar.

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Click the Share icon

Select the Get embed code option and copy the code that appears in the dialog box.

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Select the Get embed code option

Then go to Sway where you may need to embed your content.
Click the + icon at the bottom of any existing card.
Next, select Media> Embed .
Finally, paste the embed code into the new Embeb Card that appears in Storyline.

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Embed Content in Microsoft Sway?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.