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# Configure Flash movie blocks

# Configure Flash movie blocks {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use a Flash movie block to embed any Flash movie (.swf file) as an attachment or by
referencing a URL in a content page.

## Before you begin

Role required: content_admin or admin

## About this task

To add streaming video or Flash video (.flv), for example, to a knowledge article,
see
[Embed videos in HTML
fields](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_EmbeddingVideoInHTMLFields&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US)
.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContent ManagementSpecialty ContentFlash Movies.
2. Click New.
3. Complete the Flash Movie form.  
   {#t_FlashMovieBlock__table_rbw_bcc_gr__entry__2}

   | Field | Input value |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Type a unique name for the Flash movie block. |
   | Source | Specify where the Flash movie is found. * Attachment: If this choice is selected, upload the Flash movie to this record. * Link to External Object: If this choice is selected, a URL field appears. Specify the Flash movie URL and ensure that the Flash movie is publicly accessible. {#t_FlashMovieBlock__ul_mfz_dcc_gr} |
   | Height | Enter the height of the Flash movie in pixels. |
   | Width | Enter the width of the Flash movie in pixels. |
   [Table 1. Flash Movie form]

   {#t_FlashMovieBlock__table_rbw_bcc_gr}
4. Click Submit.
**Related concepts**   

* [Content blocks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/10IBm6HPSkM1sg4lE0xKOg "A block is a defined piece of content within the system that can be reused.")  
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