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Version: Beaver Builder 2.8

Add a PDF to your Layout

There are two ways to add a PDF file to your layout, depending on whether you want to merely provide a download link or to view the contents of a PDF file on-screen.

Sometimes viewers don't need to see the PDF file contents before they download, you'd rather just provide a download button or link. Use the following procedure.

  1. On the WordPress Admin Dashboard, click Media.

  2. Upload the PDF file by dragging it into the Media window or click Add new and select the file for upload.

  3. Click the file you added to open the Attachment details sidebar and copy the URL and close the Media Library.

  4. Launch Beaver Builder on your page or post and open the module into which you want to insert the link.
    We recommend using the Button module

  5. Enter the URL to the PDF in the appropriate field and save changes.

Display a PDF for viewing​

If you want to display the contents of a PDF in a viewport on your web page, you'll have to use a plugin. Use one that lets you insert a shortcode into your layout. Make sure you're happy with the plugin's responsive capabilities so the PDFs can be viewed on small devices. If you also want your users to be able to download the PDF they're viewing, make sure the plugin offers that as well.