Player settings - Playback options

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Enable autoplay on the player
Enable this option to allow playback to start automatically.
Enable autopause in the player
Enable this option to allow the video to pause automatically when the player scrolls out of view.
Enable mute at start of playback in the player
Enable this option to allow the video to start in mute mode when autoplay playback begins.
Enable fallback to muted autoplay in the player
Enable this option to let the video autoplay silently if the browser blocks autoplay with sound.
Enable preload in player
Enable this option to allow the video to automatically load when the page loads.
Prevent seeking capabilities in player
About Enable this option to adjust seeking capabilities of the player.  Set prevent seek 1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the  gear icon ). 2. Scroll down to the Capabilities secti...
Prioritize audio description
When multiple audio tracks in the same language are uploaded (like regular audio and audio description), the player will default to the regular audio track.
Enable alphabetical sorting for audio tracks
When multiple audio tracks in different languages are uploaded (like English and French), by default, the player will sort them by Creation date (Ascending).
Show a floating player when scrolling
About You can keep the video visible by showing a floating mini-player when the main player scrolls out of view. Set the floating player 1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (loo...
Enable skip intro and outro in the player
About You can add skip buttons that let viewers jump past the intro or credits of a video. Set skip intro/credits 1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look for the  gear icon ...
Enable mobile screen lock orientation in the player
About You can control how the player locks or rotates on mobile devices, including options for portrait, landscape, or free rotation.  Set screen lock orientation 1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to ...
Enable player to stay on latest version
About You can control whether the player updates automatically to the latest version or stays on the current version. Set version control 1. In the KMC, open your player, then go to the settings tab (look fo...
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