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In this article, you will learn how to insert a PDF in WordPress without the need for a plugin. Without the need for a plugin, inserting a PDF in WordPress gives you more control over the functionality of your website and less dependence on extra third-party apps.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Add a PDF file to the Media Library on WordPress:\n
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    1. Open the WordPress dashboard and log in.<\/li>\n
    2. Go to Media > \u201cAdd New Media File\u201d from there.
      \n\"add<\/li>\n
    3. To embed a PDF file, upload it.
      \n\"select<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. To duplicate the URL for the PDF file:\n
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      1. Select the \u201cMedia Library\u201d tab once the PDF has been uploaded.<\/li>\n
      2. To access and view the contents of the PDF you submitted, click on it.<\/li>\n
      3. Select the PDF\u2019s link and copy it using the \u201cCopy URL to clipboard\u201d option.
        \n\"Alternative<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      4. Paste the URL into the post or page:\n
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        1. To embed the PDF, either create a new post or adjust an old one.
          \n\"Add<\/li>\n
        2. In the editor where you want the PDF to display, paste the copied URL. Here\u2019s how it will appear:
          \nhttps:\/\/yoursitename.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/your-pdf-file.pdf<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
        3. Add Embedding Code:\n
            \n
          1. The following HTML code can used to embed the PDF as an iframe:\n
            <iframe src=\u201dhttps:\/\/yoursitename.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/your-pdf-file.pdf\u201d \r\nwidth=\u201d100%\u201d height=\u201d600px\u201d><\/iframe><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n
          2. The URL of your PDF file should used in place of the one inside the src attribute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
          3. Modify Width and Height (Optional):\n
              \n
            1. You can customize the tag\u2019s width and height properties to suit your tastes. For optimal responsiveness, the width attribute should be set to 100%; you can change the height value as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
            2. Publish or Update:\n
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              1. To view the embedded PDF, publish your article or update the page after pasting the embedding code into it.
                \n\"update\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                You can use these instructions to insert a PDF on your WordPress website without the need for a plugin. If the content of the PDF is not your own, just make sure you have permission to use and distribute it.<\/p>\n
                You can learn more about how to incorporate a new link into the WordPress sidebar<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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