How can I get Vimeo videos to autoplay within a Rich Text element of a CMS item in Webflow? I've tried adding a Video element with the URL and also adding embedded code, but it's not working. Any suggestions? Thank you!

To enable Vimeo videos to autoplay within a Rich Text element by using CMS items in Webflow, you'll need to adjust the embedded video settings directly on Vimeo and within Webflow. Here’s how you can do it:

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1. Adjust Vimeo Video Settings

• Log in to your Vimeo account and find the video you want to use.
• Click on the Settings icon for your video.
• Navigate to the Embed tab.
• Ensure the video is set to autoplay and muted (as many browsers only allow autoplay for muted videos).

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2. Retrieve the Vimeo Embed Code

• Within the Embed tab, copy the embed code provided by Vimeo.
• Make sure the code includes the autoplay parameter (e.g., autoplay=1) and muted parameter if necessary.

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3. Embed Video in Webflow

• In your Webflow Designer, select the CMS Collection you want to edit.
• Click on the Rich Text element within the CMS item where you want to add the video.
• Switch to the Editor mode and find the text block where the video should go.
• Paste the embed code directly into the Rich Text element.

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4. Modify Embed Code for Rich Text 

• If the embed code allows parameters, ensure it includes autoplay=1 and muted=1 in the URL string. Adjust the syntax like this: https://player.vimeo.com/video/[VideoID]?autoplay=1&muted=1.

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5. Update and Publish

• Save your changes in the CMS item.
• Publish your Webflow site to see the changes.
• Test to ensure the video autoplays as expected without sound.

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Summary

To make a Vimeo video autoplay within a Rich Text element using CMS in Webflow, adjust settings on Vimeo to enable autoplay and mute, then embed the video using Vimeo's embed code, ensuring parameters like autoplay=1 are correctly included.