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How To Add a PDF File

By Jennifer Kyrnin, About.com

Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) is a great way to display documents that need to be printable, but might be too complex for a Web page. Learn how easy it is to include a PDF file on your site.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Create your PDF file using Adobe Acrobat.
  2. Upload your PDF file to your Web server - if you have a lot, it's best to keep them in a separate directory.
  3. Link to your PDF file as you would any other file:
    <a href="acrobat_file.pdf">pdf file</a>
  4. Don't forget to point to Adobe Acrobat reader, so your readers can view the file (it's free).

Tips:

  1. It's a good idea (although not required) to link to the Acrobat Reader Web site http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
  2. Use Acrobat files for documents you don't want people to be able to edit.

What You Need:

  • Adobe Acrobat
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