How to put a popup video link in an assignment?

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EllenSpertus
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When I create an External Link within a module and check "Load in a new tab", the created link does not navigate away from the current page (although it may create a new tab or window) when clicked.

How can I provide a video link in an assignment that behaves the same way? If I just add a link through the Canvas editor or in HTML, clicking on it navigates away from the assignment.

Thank you.

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DrNufer
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There are not any out-of-the-box approaches for creating popup boxes, but if you're interested in exploring a little code then you may be able to incorporate an interesting effect.  Here is a way you can hide/show a video or element:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOiWzjd7AgM&t=797s

Here is how most people to popup boxes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exnDs8BXkTQ&t=290s 

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