How to Play and Pause a Video from the Toolbar in Google Chrome

Are you tired of navigating back to a video just to pause or play it? Worry no more! In this article, we'll show you how to easily play and pause a video from the toolbar in Google Chrome.

Introduction.

Google Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers around the world, and it offers a wide range of features to enhance your browsing experience. One such feature is the ability to control media playback from the toolbar itself, which saves you the trouble of navigating to the video player each time you want to pause or play a video.

Enabling the Video Toolbar.

Before you can start using the video toolbar, you need to enable it in Chrome. Here's how:

Step 1: Open Chrome Settings.

Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of Chrome and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Access Advanced Settings.

Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings page and click on "Advanced" to access additional settings.

Step 3: Enable Video Toolbar.

Under the "System" section, toggle on the "Use hardware acceleration when available" option, then scroll down to the "Accessibility" section and toggle on the "Enable accessibility features" option. Finally, toggle on the "Global Media Controls" option.

Using the Video Toolbar

Now that you've enabled the video toolbar, you can use it to control media playback in Chrome. Here's how:

Step 1: Play a Video.

Navigate to a webpage with a video player and start playing the video.

Step 2: Open the Video Toolbar.

Click on the music note icon on the top-right corner of Chrome's toolbar. This will open the video toolbar, which displays the title of the currently playing video and a play/pause button.

Step 3: Control Playback.

Click on the play/pause button to control the video playback. You can also click on the title of the video to open it in a new tab.

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing issues with the video toolbar, here are a few things you can try:

Clear Chrome Cache.

Clearing Chrome's cache can help resolve issues with the video toolbar. To do this, click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of Chrome, select "More tools" > "Clear browsing data," and select the "Cached images and files" option before clicking on "Clear data."

Disable Extensions.

Extensions can sometimes interfere with Chrome's functionality, including the video toolbar. Try disabling extensions one by one to see if any of them are causing the issue.

Conclusion.

Controlling video playback in Chrome is now easier than ever with the video toolbar. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can enable and use the video toolbar to quickly play or pause videos without having to navigate to the video player each time.

FAQs.

01. Can I control media playback on other tabs with the video toolbar?

No, the video toolbar only controls media playback on the current tab.

02. Can I customize the video toolbar?

Unfortunately, there are no customization options available for the video toolbar at this time.

03. Why isn't the video toolbar appearing for me?

Make sure you've enabled the "Global Media Controls" option in Chrome's settings. If the issue persists, try clearing your cache or disabling extensions.

04. Is the video toolbar available on mobile devices?

No, the video toolbar is only available on the desktop version of Chrome.

05. Can I use the video toolbar to control audio playback as well?

Yes, the video toolbar can also control audio playback on websites that have an audio player. Simply click on the music note icon on the top-right corner of Chrome's toolbar while playing an audio file to access the audio controls.

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