How to put a Word or PDF file onto your intervention page

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This function is not currently supported by the latest version of the authoring tool.

Please use the following workaround to insert a PDF in to your intervention:

  • Save your Word/PDF file to the workspace - this will then appear on the left hand side of the authoring tool along with the pages.
  • In the authoring tool, insert a text box.
  • In the Textbox Properties area, copy and paste the following where it says Text:

<a href="nameoffile.pdf" class="popup">Click here for...</a>

In the above line, replace nameoffile with the name of your pdf file, and replace Click here for... with the text you would like on your page.


To link to a Word or PDF file from one of your pages, follow these steps:

  • Save your Word/PDF file to the workspace - this will then appear on the left hand side of the authoring tool along with the pages.
  • Enter the text you want to convert to a link, e.g. 'Click here to see a PDF version of these instructions'. This can be done in a normal text box.
  • Highlight this text in the textbox Properties tool bar on the right hand side of the authoring tool.
  • Click Set Selected Text As...
  • A box will appear with two radio buttons. Select Set as link.
  • A text box will appear with instructions Please enter a link beginning with...
  • Write the name of the Word/PDF file into this text box exactly as it is saved in the workspace, e.g. instruction_booklet.pdf
  • Click OK


Please note:

  • If a Word document does not appear when you are testing in Preview mode, please upload it to the LifeGuide Community Website to check that it will show.
  • The end-user will need to have Adobe reader (or a similar program) or Microsoft Word installed on their computer in order to read these documents.
  • You may want to insert a link to the Adobe website so end-users can download Adobe reader for free if they do not already have it installed on their computer.