Open the YouTube app or website
Tap or click the Shorts section
Select a Short to play it in video form
Turn your device to landscape mode for a wider video view
Use the full-screen button if available
Watch Shorts from a creator’s channel page under the Shorts tab
Search for the Short title or creator name and open the video result
Use the YouTube mobile app for the most direct Shorts video experience
Avoid opening Shorts from preview links if you want the full video player view