---
title: Configure Flash movie blocks
description: Use a Flash movie block to embed any Flash movie \(.swf file\) as an attachment or by referencing a URL in a content page.
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product: Content Management System
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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---

# Configure Flash movie blocks

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 .

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Content Management** > **Specialty Content** > **Flash Movies**.

2.  Click **New**.

3.  Complete the Flash Movie form.

<table id="table_rbw_bcc_gr"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Input value

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Name

</td><td>

Type a unique name for the Flash movie block.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Source

</td><td>

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.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Height

</td><td>

Enter the height of the Flash movie in pixels.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Width

</td><td>

Enter the width of the Flash movie in pixels.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>4.  Click **Submit**.


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