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Should I use Video options or Video's options when referring to a few video properties that can be edited?

Nicke Manarin
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  • It's "Video options", but I'm afraid I can't explain why. Stand by for better answers... – Mr Lister Jul 03 '16 at 20:36
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    You only need the `-'s` when it's a definite person: _Bill's options, Your options,_ but for a non-specific indefinite like _User_, either _User's Options_ or _User Options_ may be used. Otherwise noun compounding like _video options_ is the only real alternative, unless you want to use a Romance genitive like _Options of Platinum-Level Users' Video,_ which comes in handy for heavy noun phrases like _Platinum-Level User_. – John Lawler Jul 03 '16 at 20:48

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Properties that are associated with videos are called

video options
Among the video options that can be changed for viewing are...

since you are referring to videos in general.

If you are referring to a specific video you might use

The video's options allow you to specify what aspect ratio you would like to use.

Peter
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