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#Rendering methods

You can embed PDF files in three ways:

  • Public URL - Paste the URL of a publicly available PDF. The URL must start with https://.

  • Existing page attachment - Select a PDF that has already been attached to the Confluence page.

  • New file upload - Upload a PDF from your computer. The file is added to the page as an attachment and rendered by the app.

#Feature review

The configuration panel controls how the PDF is displayed and what actions are available to visitors.

#Edit popup

#File source options

Use Types of File to choose where the PDF comes from:

  • URL - Embed a PDF from a public URL.

  • Attached - Embed a PDF that has already been attached to the current Confluence page.

  • New File - Upload a PDF from your computer and attach it to the page.

#Display settings

  • Initial page - Sets the page shown first when using Slider mode.

  • Height - By default, the app adjusts the height responsively. In Scroller mode, you can set a manual height to control how many pages are visible.

  • Page navigation - Choose how readers move through the PDF:

    • Slider - The default slideshow-style view. Readers can use arrows or enter a page number in the toolbar.

    • Scroller - A traditional vertical scrolling view.

  • Download toggle - Allows visitors to download the PDF.

  • Popup toggle - Allows visitors to open the PDF in a popup.

  • Fullscreen toggle - Allows visitors to view the PDF in fullscreen mode.

#Toolbar

The toolbar gives readers quick access to navigation, zoom and viewing controls.

Control

Description

Zoom out

Reduces the zoom level applied to the PDF.

Zoom in

Increases the zoom level applied to the PDF.

Previous page

Moves back one page.

Current page field

Jumps to a specific page number.

Next page

Moves forward one page.

Download

Downloads the PDF, when downloads are enabled.

Popup

Opens the PDF in a popup, when popup view is enabled.

Fullscreen

Opens the PDF in fullscreen mode, when fullscreen view is enabled.