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Edit existing hotspots to update their content, appearance, position, or timing.

Access the hotspots editor

Accessing the editor varies depending on the Kaltura application you're using. See How to launch Kaltura's hotspot editor.

Once the editor is open, click the Hotspots icon in the left sidebar to open the settings.

Edit a hotspot

In the left-hand pane, you’ll see a list of hotspots associated with the media. Hover over the hotspot you want to edit, click the three dots and select Edit.

The settings window displays.

You can customize the hotspot's text, appearance, position, and timing.

Edit content

Use the following settings to update the hotspot text and behavior:

• Text - Edit the text you typed in.
• Go to - Change what happens when viewers click the hotspot.
• Time - Change the destination time if the hotspot links to another point in the video.

Customize appearance

Use the style settings to change how the hotspot looks:

• Text Color & Style - Click to open the color palette and change the text color. 



• Use the dropdown to change the font weight.



• Text Size -  Change the font size by entering a value or using the arrows or slider.
• Roundness - Adjust the corner roundness by typing a value or using the slider.
• Background Color - Select a background color from the palette or enter a HEX or RGB value.

Adjust position and size

• Position - Enter X and Y coordinates. The point (0,0) represents the upper-left corner of the player.
• Size - Enter the hotspot width and height in pixels.

You can also resize and reposition the hotspot directly in the player.

Control when the hotspot appears

Use the timeline settings to determine when the hotspot is displayed:

• Start Time - Set when the hotspot appears.
• End Time - Set when the hotspot disappears.

Click Done to save your changes.

Hotspots are ordered according to their start time. If you change a hotspot's start time, the hotspot list is reordered automatically.

Duplicate a hotspot

Click the three dots and select Duplicate.

A copy of the hotspot is created.

You can then edit the hotspot text, destination, appearance, timing, or position.

Delete a hotspot

1. Click on the hotspot in the preview player or in the side panel, and click Delete.



A warning message displays.

2. Click Delete Hotspot.

Resize and reposition a hotspot

Drag one of the resize handles to change the hotspot size.

Drag the hotspot to move it to a new location.

Adjust hotspot timing using the timeline

Use the yellow handles on the timeline to shorten or extend the hotspot duration.

Hotspots are ordered according to their start time. If you change a hotspot's start time, the hotspot list is reordered automatically.

Save your changes

Click Save at the top right to apply your changes.