How to Add Annotations to a YouTube Video

Adding annotations to a YouTube video can help you engage your audience and provide additional information or context. Here are the steps to add annotations to your YouTube video:

1. Sign in to your YouTube account and navigate to your Creator Studio. 2. Click on the "Video Manager" tab and find the video you want to add annotations to. 3. Click on the "Edit" button for that video. 4. Click on the "Annotations" tab. 5. Click on the "Add Annotation" button and select the type of annotation you want to add, such as speech bubble, note, spotlight, or label. 6. Enter the text you want to display in the annotation. 7. Choose the duration of time the annotation will be displayed on the video. 8. Adjust the size, color, and font of the annotation as desired. 9. Drag the annotation to the desired location on the video. 10. Preview the video to ensure the annotation is in the correct location and appears at the right time. 11. Save your changes.

Note that annotations are being phased out and replaced with end screens and cards. End screens and cards allow you to link to other videos, promote your website, and encourage viewers to subscribe to your channel. To add end screens and cards to your YouTube video, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your YouTube account and navigate to your Creator Studio. 2. Click on the "Video Manager" tab and find the video you want to add end screens or cards to. 3. Click on the "Edit" button for that video. 4. Click on the "End Screens & Annotations" tab. 5. Click on the "Add Element" button and select the type of element you want to add, such as video, playlist, or subscribe button. 6. Follow the prompts to customize the element. 7. Drag the element to the desired location on the video. 8. Preview the video to ensure the element is in the correct location and appears at the right time. 9. Save your changes.