# How to insert a link to Youtube video, with preview image shown

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**Created:** [June 4, 2024, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-insert-a-link-to-youtube-video-with-preview-image-shown/1002471 "2024-06-04T08:06:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-insert-a-link-to-youtube-video-with-preview-image-shown/1002471/51 "2026-01-08T01:03:34Z")

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