Loom terms

Watch Later

Feature to save videos for future viewing.

What is the 'Watch Later' feature in Loom?

The 'Watch Later' feature in Loom is a functionality that allows users to save videos for viewing at a later time. This feature is particularly useful when a user comes across a video that they are interested in but do not have the time to watch immediately. By clicking on the 'Watch Later' button, the video is saved to a specific list that can be accessed at any time.

This feature is designed to enhance the user experience by providing a convenient way to manage and organize videos. It also ensures that users do not miss out on any important content. The 'Watch Later' list can be easily accessed from the user's dashboard, allowing for quick and easy retrieval of saved videos.

How to use Watch Later feature in Loom?

The Watch Later feature in Loom allows you to save videos that you want to view at a later time. To use this feature, you first need to navigate to the video you want to save. Once you've found the video, you'll see an option to "Add to Watch Later" usually represented by a clock icon. Click on this icon and the video will be added to your Watch Later list.

To access your Watch Later list, go to your Loom dashboard. On the left-hand side, you'll see a menu with various options. Click on "Watch Later" and you'll be able to see all the videos you've saved. From here, you can click on any video to start watching it. You can also remove videos from your Watch Later list by clicking on the "Remove from Watch Later" option.

How to add videos to Watch Later in Loom?

Adding videos to "Watch Later" in Loom is a straightforward process. First, you need to navigate to the video you want to add to your "Watch Later" list. Once you've found the video, look for the "Add to Watch Later" button, which is usually located below the video or in the video's options menu. Click on this button, and the video will be added to your "Watch Later" list.

To access your "Watch Later" list, go to your Loom dashboard. There should be a section or tab labeled "Watch Later". Click on this, and you'll be able to see all the videos you've added. From here, you can watch these videos at your leisure. Remember, you can add as many videos as you want to this list, and you can remove them at any time.

How to remove videos from Watch Later in Loom?

To remove videos from the "Watch Later" list in Loom, you first need to navigate to your Loom dashboard. This is where all your recorded videos are stored. From there, find the "Watch Later" section. This is typically located on the left-hand side of the screen, under the "My Videos" tab.

Once you've located the "Watch Later" section, find the video you want to remove. Hover over the video thumbnail and you should see three vertical dots appear on the top right corner of the video thumbnail. Click on these dots to open a drop-down menu. From this menu, select "Remove from Watch Later". The video will then be removed from your "Watch Later" list.

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