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Inserting & Linking PDFs into Copy

Before you start, check the size of your PDF.  Some PDF files are unnecessarily large and will take some time to load, and may cause your website to slow down.

You can make your pdf smaller with a free online tool here: compress.smallpdf.com

First you need to add the pdf to the 'Media' section of umbraco
1. Click on the Media icon on the bottom left of your screen.

2. Add the pdf to the media section. (See Umbraco Basics > Media Section)
3. Now, return to the page or content you wish to add the PDF link to
4. Highlight the text in the text area that you want to link to your PDF document
5. Click on the "link" icon at the top of your screen.

6. In the popup box, click on the 'link to file' button.  This will show the folders and files in the media section.
7. Browse to and click the PDF document.
8. Click the "Select" or "insert" button.
9. The content will now link to the PDF document.

Note:  Use the icon to the right of the link icon  'unlink' to cancel the link.