: Hover your mouse over the video player and click the Miniplayer icon (a small square within a larger square) located in the bottom right corner, typically between the settings and theater mode icons.
: Hover over the mini window to access pause, play, and skip controls. MSDMiniplayer
: While a video is playing, swipe up or press the home button to exit the app. The video should shrink into a floating window on your home screen. : Hover your mouse over the video player
: Touch and drag the player to move it anywhere on your screen. You can often pinch-to-zoom or double-tap the window to change its size. The video should shrink into a floating window
: Press the I key on your keyboard to instantly toggle the Miniplayer on or off.
The (often referred to simply as the Miniplayer ) is a feature commonly used on platforms like YouTube to continue watching videos in a small, floating window while you browse other content. How to Use the Miniplayer on Desktop
: Once active, the video shrinks to the bottom-right corner. You can now search for other videos, check comments, or browse your homepage without stopping the current playback.