PDF and Knowledge Base
PDF documents can be linked to or embedded in articles. The following sections explain various options for handling PDF documents in your knowledge base.
a) Link to a PDF Document
The Links Editor plugin allows you to link to any PDF document. You can also attach keywords that will be found when searching the knowledge base. For details see the plugin details here and a demo of the PDF link click here.
b) Add PDF to Your Articles
WordPress block editor (Gutenberg)
Learn how to add PDF to your articles in this video.
Using the File Block
Open the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg), find the File block and add it to your article.
Choose the PDF File
- Choose the Upload button.
- Choose the PDF file from your computer.
- Click on the Open button.
Choose the PDF File
Once added, on the right sidebar choose which PDF options you wish to use.
Now that you have added the PDF, simply click update / publish and view it on the front end.
For full details on the Gutenberg File Block Click here.
c) Search PDF document
Currently, KB search cannot index a PDF document. However, you can:
- Use Advanced Search add-on to add appropriate tags to the article that contains an embedded PDF document.
- Use Links Editor add-on to link to a PDF document and specify keywords that will be searched for
