{"id":34208,"date":"2021-05-18T14:06:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T19:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/?post_type=support&#038;p=34208"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:57:01","slug":"adding-pdf-page","status":"publish","type":"support","link":"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/support\/adding-pdf-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding a PDF to a Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are many instances when you want to add a PDF document to your website. Whether it be information about an event, additional resources for site visitors or a general fact sheet, it\u2019s important that documents are easy to find and open. We\u2019ll show you the steps to add a PDF to a page on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your website theme and features, the same process can also be used to add a PDF to other types of pages on your site like <a href=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/about\/support\/creating-new-blog-post\/\">blog posts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/about\/support\/creating-new-volunteer-opportunity\/\">volunteer opportunities<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/about\/support\/creating-new-event\/\">events<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upload and Add the PDF to a Page&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the PDF you would like to add to your website. Make sure it is titled something specific and saved to your desktop or in a place easy to find.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the page where you would like to add your PDF.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a new File Block using the + icon in the upper left corner of your page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-1.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the block selector, highlighting the &quot;file&quot; block\" class=\"wp-image-56779\" style=\"width:538px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-1.jpg 644w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-1-369x340.jpg 369w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-1-530x489.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The File Block will load and you\u2019ll see a light gray box appear. If you\u2019re uploading a new file, click the Upload button and find where your file is saved. Or, if you\u2019re linking to a file you\u2019ve already uploaded, click the Media Library button and select your file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-Upload-file-Media-Library.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the &quot;Upload&quot; and &quot;Media Library&quot; buttons\" class=\"wp-image-45362\" style=\"width:738px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-Upload-file-Media-Library.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-Upload-file-Media-Library-369x130.jpg 369w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-Upload-file-Media-Library-768x271.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-Upload-file-Media-Library-530x187.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A link with a \u201cDownload\u201d button to the right of it will be automatically inserted onto the page. By default, the block will display an inline embed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1209\" height=\"986\" src=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-3.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of an inline embed\" class=\"wp-image-56781\" style=\"width:738px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-3.jpg 1209w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-3-369x301.jpg 369w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-3-768x626.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-3-530x432.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pdf-settings\"><strong>Adjust your PDF settings&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re in the File Block, you\u2019ll notice some setting options in the right-hand sidebar. Be sure the \u201cOpen in New Tab\u201d Toggle is switched ON. The toggle will turn blue when it\u2019s on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can decide whether or not to show the Download button that automatically appears. Either way, the text will be linked and clickable on the front end of your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also choose to show or hide the inline embed (the file preview) or manually adjust the height. It\u2019s worth noting that most phone and tablet browsers won&#8217;t display embedded PDFs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-4.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the block settings\" class=\"wp-image-56782\" style=\"width:238px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-4.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-4-153x369.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can edit the link text and the button text by clicking your cursor over what you\u2019d like to edit and making changes as you would to standard text.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the download button\" class=\"wp-image-56783\" style=\"width:738px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-.jpg 714w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf--369x95.jpg 369w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf--530x136.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preview Your Page&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your PDF will now appear as a clickable link on your page. Preview the page to ensure that it appears as you\u2019d like it to and that the PDF opens as expected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1447\" height=\"1144\" src=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-5.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the file block on a live website\" class=\"wp-image-56784\" style=\"width:738px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-5.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-5-369x292.jpg 369w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-5-1265x1000.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-5-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pdf-5-530x419.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1447px) 100vw, 1447px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After you have made all the necessary changes, click the blue Update or Save button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-off-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"is-style-h3 wp-block-heading\" id=\"still-have-questions\">Still Have Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The quickest way to get support<\/strong> is to reach out to us within your website\u2019s admin dashboard. Log into your website and then fill out the Request Help form. You\u2019ll hear back from us within one business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-no-border\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wiredimpact.com\/request-help\/\">Learn more about requesting help<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-34208","support","type-support","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Adding a PDF to a Page - Wired Impact<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are many instances when you want to add a PDF document to your website. 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