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How to Add a PDF file

How to add a PDF and link to it from within a document.

When you wish to link to a PDF from within a document, add the PDF in the same folder as the document. To do this:

  1. Click on add new item: file
  2. Fill in the fields:
    title - this is a descriptive title of the file
    description - this is not essential
  3. Browse for the file on your computer and choose open when your have selected it.
  4. Click save
  5. Click on the contents tab of the folder. Check the box next to the file you have created and click rename.
  6. Give the file a new short name
    e.g. entryform.pdf
    and click rename all.
  7. Make sure that you Publish or Submit the file so that it is visible to the public.
  8. Go to the document and select the text that you want to create the link with.
  9. Click on the insert link button and type in the short name of the pdf that you have just created.
    e.g. entryform.pdf
  10. Save the document and publish it


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