Insert document - PDF

1. Upload the document to the media library

Before you can add a document to a page, it must first be saved in the Media Library.

READ MORE: Upload to the Media Library.

Remember to name the document so you can find it again.

 

Always use PDF

You should always convert your document to PDF as far as possible before putting it on the website.

Most computers can read PDFs, but not all have Word, PowerPoint, or various drawing programs installed - and many will therefore not be able to open this type of document.

Name your document

Be aware of naming PDFs.

The file’s name will form part of the url and you should avoid characters like brackets and the like. Also, avoid spaces and use dashes instead.

Characters and spaces are "translated" into funny things in a URL, for example, a space appears as a percent sign and the number 20.

2. Link to document/PDF

  • Mark the text that should be the link test for the file.
  • Click Insert Sitecore Link.
  • Select Media Items
  • Find via. the path to where you saved your file in the Media Library.
  • Select the file and then press Insert.
  • Click Accept.
  • The text you had marked has now turned red (a link has been added).
  • Remember to save.

If you want to update/edit/remove a link to one, you must first remove the old link. You can then insert a link to a new file as described above.