The PDF element allows learners to view a PDF of a document within your training. This might be a PDF of:
Power Point slides
A Word document
A complex flow chart
A brochure
A form or document used in your organisation
The PDF element is a 'viewer', so the PDF will be visible on the screen for the learners to examine. This is different from the Download element which provides the learners with a file to actually download - which may also be a PDF (but the Download element could also share an Excel spreadsheet or Adobe Photoshop file).
The PDF element is, therefore, used when you want to the learner to actually view the PDF onscreen.
Expand the sections below to learn more.
Steps to add the PDF element to a course
Add the element to your topic or article by selecting the 'PDF' option from the Content box, then follow these steps:
Click to select your PDF file in the first area of the PDF element. The PDF element allows you to upload a PDF file up to 100MB in size.
Manage your PDF settings, as preferred
Click Save.
Video demonstration
The video below shows how you can add PDFs to your topic or article. Please note, certain aspects of the UI may have changed since the video was recorded.
Settings and options
The PDF element has two optional settings related to downloading and printing. You can enable both or just one depending on your preferences:
Download setting - Creators can optionally allow learners to download the PDF.
Print setting - Creators can optionally allow learners to print the PDF.
How the PDF element works for learners
When a learner views a PDF, it will use the PDF viewer which is lightweight and works with any modern browser. Learners can:
Zoom (making this a great option for complex charts or images)
Page through the PDF
View and navigate through all pages (double-page, continuous, rotate pages)
Search the PDF for keywords
Open the PDF in full screen
Print the PDF
Download the PDF
