Download a file

This type of module can be used to enable your readers to view and download additional documentation in your version, such as a PDF or Excel file.

• To begin select Manage for your version, followed by Interactivity
• Select the Download module category from the Interactivity Module palette 
• 5 options are available to choose from:

1. PDF file (.pdf)
2. JPEG image (.jpg, .pjpeg .jpeg)
3. PowerPoint file (.ppt, .pps, .ppa, .pptt, .ppsx)
4. Excel file (.xls, .xla, .xlsx)
5. Word document (.doc, .docx)

Please note: Macro Enabled documents cannot be uploaded for security reasons. 

• Select your required option and click and drag the area into the position that you would like to make interactive.
• Select the Upload button to upload a new file or select an existing one from the drop-down list.
• Select Save to save your module.

Did you know?
A resource can also be uploaded in the Resource Manager and then selected from the 'Select a resource' drop-down list when you edit this type of module.

Settings

Select the Settings palette for the following options:

• Title
  Give the module a concise and informative name.
• Target
  Specify whether the link will open in a new window (or tab) or the current one. It is usually best to open a web link in a new tab so your reader doesn’t lose what they’re currently reading.

Creating an employee offer pack?
Why not add a button using a List panel in designer and add a Download a file module over the top - this is a great way to enable your reader to download their contract, for example.

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