Use Indexes in YuJa

Last updated on July 16, 2026

Indexes serve as bookmarks for a video. You can think of them as custom video chapters for your videos. They allow the viewer to skip through the video to locate sections or topics you create. These are particularly helpful for longer videos or lectures that cover a variety of topics. They can also be helpful if students need to reference many parts of a video to complete a task. You are able to add, delete, title, and timestamp your indexes. Follow the steps below to add indexes to your YuJa video. 

Directions

Open the Index menu

1. Open the YuJa website.
2. Click Sign In at the top right of the screen.
3. Log in to YuJa using your MSUD SSO (single sign-on option).
4. Click My Media from the menu on the left.
5. Locate the Video you would like to add indexes to. 
6. Hover your Cursor over the video.
7. Click Edit.
8. Click Index on the left-side menu.

Add, Edit, and Delete Indexes

1. Click and drag the Playhead under the video to where you would like to place an index.
   • Note: The index time will automatically show in the Add Index button in the menu on the right. You can play the video and add indexes as it progresses.
2. Click the Add Index button in the menu on the right. 
3. Type a Title for your index.
4. Select the Left Drop-Down Menu to bold your Index title.
5. Select the Right Drop-Down Menu to indent or double-indent your Index title.
6. Click the right or left arrows to navigate between your indexes.
   • Note: If you would like to delete an index, click the Trash Can icon. When asked if you are sure if you would like to delete the index, click Yes. 
7. Click the Save button at the top of the screen when you are finished. 
8. Edit the title if desired.
   • Note: YuJa will automatically add _edited after the video title. You may wish to delete this if this is the video copy you will share with students.
9. Select one of the following to save your video:
   • Replace Existing Video: This option will overwrite your video and you will not be left with a copy of the original.
     • This is the recommended option.
   • Save as New Video: This option will make a copy of the video with your indexes and/or other edits and leave the original video unaffected.
     • This option will create a new URL and embed code for the video as well, so if you decide to put indexes on a video already in a course they will not show up unless you replace the embed code with the newer version or use the Replace Existing Video Option. 

Navigate a Video Using Indexes

When you want to use indexes yourself or need to direct your students to do so, follow the steps below. It is recommended you copy and paste these directions on the Canvas page where the YuJa video is posted. 

1. Play the YuJa video. 
2. Click the Show Sidebar Button (half-shaded square) in the lower-right corner. 
3. Click Indexes (square with three horizontal lines) in the navigation bar at the top of the menu.
4. Click on the Index Title you would like to navigate to. 

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