By default, Smart Chapters is enabled in Panopto. Chapters markers (in other words, a table of contents) are added to Panopto videos to make it easier for learners to scan and navigate through the video content. Smart chapters can be used to indicate a new topic, a new slide, or a significant point in the content.
Click the tabs below to learn how to view, delete, and add new smart chapters.
View and Edit Smart Chapters
To view automated smart chapters:
- In the course navigation menu, click Videos.
- Hover over the video that you want to edit, and click the three dots.
- From the drop-down menu, select Edit (pencil icon).
- At the top left of the Panopto editor, there are several menu items. Select Contents.
- The default smart chapters will appear to the right with the time in the video where they appear.
Even though smart chapters are automatically generated, you will want to review, edit, or delete them as needed.
To edit default smart chapters:
- Click on the smart chapter or play the video until you get to where the smart chapter occurs.
- Check that the smart chapter appears at the correct time. If so, you have nothing else to do. If not, move the playhead to the position where you want the smart chapter to be.
- Click on the name of the smart chapter and then select the More actions icon (three dots) to the right and choose Edit.
- The Edit Table of Contents entry window appears. In the Title text-entry field, change the name of the smart chapter.
- In the Time text-entry field, update to the correct time if needed.
- When you are finished editing the smart chapter, click Save.
- Continue to edit your smart chapters as needed. When you are finished, click Apply at the top right to save your changes.
Delete Smart Chapters
Please Note: Once a smart chapter is deleted, it cannot be undone. If you want the Smart Chapter back, you will need to add the chapter marker manually.
To delete the smart chapters:
- In the course navigation menu, click Videos.
- Hover over the video that you want to edit, and click the Mor actions icon (three dots).
- From the drop-down menu, select Edit (pencil icon).
- Click the More actions icon (three dots) to the right of the smart chapter that you would like to delete. Next, select Delete.
- When you are finished, click Apply in the top-right corner to save your changes.
Add New Smart Chapters
To add new smart chapters to your Panopto video:
- In the course navigation menu, click Videos.
- Hover over the video that you want to edit, and click the More actions icon (three dots).
- From the drop-down menu, select Edit (pencil icon).
- Move your video using the player head to where you want the chapter marker to appear.
- At the top left of the Panopto editor there are several menu items. Select Contents.
- In the text-field Enter a table of contents entry, type the name of the chapter and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
Your chapter has been created.
- To add additional chapter markers to the video, repeat the steps above.
- When you are finished, click Apply at the top right of the Panopto editor.