How to Set Your Video Player to Always Be on Top

With many video players, you can set your video to always be on top when playing a video. This allows you to watch videos while you're doing work on your computer. The exact process depends on which video player you use. Open your video...
Method 1 of 3:

On Windows Media Player

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    Open your video with 'Windows Media Player'. Right-click on your video file and navigate to the Open with option to change the media player.
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    Right click on your video. This will open a context menu panel.
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    Click on Always show Now Playing on top. It will be the third to last option. That's it!
Method 2 of 3:

On VLC Player

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    Open your video with VLC Player. Right/click on the video and navigate to Open with > VLC media player.
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    Right-click on the video screen. You will see a menu panel open up.
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    Move your mouse cursor to the View option. A sub-menu will appear on your screen.
    1. If you are using an old version of the app, navigate to the 'Video' option.
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    Select Always on top. It will be the third option in that list. When you're done, a check mark will appear next to the option. Done!
Method 3 of 3:

On KM Player

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    Open your video with KM Player. If you want to change your default player, right-click on the video file and navigate to the 'Open with' option.
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    Right-click on the screen and select Screen Controls. It's located right after the 'Close File' option.
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    Move your mouse to On Top. Now select Always or While Playing. Done!
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