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Before you can link a PDF

Note: We do not recommend uploading PDF documents. PDFs are not mobile-friendly or searchable. A webpage with the same content is a better user experience for all.

Note: If a form needs to be created from a PDF, please . Here's a good example of using a FormSite Form from the College of Nursing.

To comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and SDSU web governance standards, PDFs need to be fully accessible before adding to the website.

1. Email an accessible PDF to websupport.
   1. We also offer services to make your PDF accessible, should it be approved. This service has a base hourly cost of $35 per hour.
2. Answer these questions to the best of your knowledge in the email.
   1. What is the purpose of the PDF?
   2. Is the PDF accessible in its current form?
   3. Do any requirements or information from a governing body or outside organization state that the information has to be posted as a PDF?
      1. If there is no requirement, why is it better to post this information as a PDF rather than as a webpage?
   4. What other important information is relevant to the request?
3. After approval, you will receive a link to your uploaded accessible PDF.
4. This link to the file works like any page, you can share it via email or link on a page.

Steps to Link a PDF

1. Login to sdstate.edu.
2. Navigate to the page where you want to link your accessible PDF.
3. Type out the text for the link in the body of a paragraph element.
4. Highlight the text for the link.
5. In the toolbar, click the link icon. You can hover your mouse over the icon, and it will say "Link (Ctrl + K)". It looks like a paper clip on its side.
6. A box will appear with a bunch of fields to fill out for your link.
7. Copy the URL from the email sent with your link.
8. Paste the link in the Link URL field of the pop-up box.
9. Now you can hit the green check mark.
   1. If you want a styled button instead, highlight the text and select an option from the "Styles" drop-down section located in the toolbar. Several options are available.
10. Saving the page: From drop-down next to "Change to:" choose:
    1. Ready For Review: If it is ready to be published.
    2. In Progress: If you are still editing and not ready to publish.