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1. hkenna
   Member
   Posted 7 years ago #
   

   Hi,

   I am trying to add a link to a pdf file within a page (or post) that will open the pdf file in another window or download the pdf to the visitors desktop. Can't find a solution, I tried searching the forum. Any help appreciated. H.

2. planetphillip
   Member
   Posted 7 years ago #
   

   Sorry if I have missed understood your question, but won't a simple:

   <a href="http://www.example.com/test.pdf">Test PDF Link</a>

   If clicked it will open in the browser (if compatible) or right-click and then choose the save option depending on which browser you use.

   hth
   Phillip

3. pizdin_dim
   Member
   Posted 7 years ago #
   

   Yes, that should work. Just be sure to specify the actual directory name for the file too: So,

   
<a href="http://www.example.com/wp-content/test.pdf">Test PDF Link</a>


   Or

   <a href="http://www.example.com/wp-content/files/test.pdf">Test PDF Link</a>


   Depending on what you nominated as the file uploads directory under Options > Miscellaneous.

4. hkenna
   Member
   Posted 7 years ago #
   

   Thanks this worked. Much appreciated.

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