WP novice trying to upload pdfs
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I’m trying to set up a private blog for study purposes. I can’t upload pdf files with more than one page – they just seem to end up showing the front page of the file as an image. I don’t seem to have the tool bars on my screen that are in tutorial videos, so I can’t follow the given instructions…. does anybody know what I can do?
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Make sure you are using the instructions for wordpress.com, not wordpress.org (self hosted version).
When you are creating a post, go to Add >Media > Documents > Add new > Choose a file > Insert
The link should appear in your post.
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Thank you – when I’m trying to edit the post, if I click the + symbol it only gives me “add block”, if I click that, I have options but no media option….
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I think you are using the new WordPress Editor, but checking the instructions for the old one. If you want to keep this one I recommend reading this article
https://en.support.wordpress.com/wordpress-editor/.
If you plan to add a lot of media it will be a good option.However if you prefer to stick with the classic one – when you are creating a new post, click the 3 dots in the top right corner and hit Switch to classic editor.
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Oh my goodness!!! You’re right, and I’ve inserted the pdf as you said in your first response. Perfect! And so easy. I have been struggling literally all day. Thank you so much – you restored my faith in WordPress (and humanity!).
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