Overview
Embed a PDF in your notes to view the document directly on the page instead of relying on a separate attachment link. Add the PDFâs source URL and adjust the viewer to suit your page.
Use the PDF Viewer for reference documents, guides, and other files you want to keep alongside your notes. You can set a file name, choose the viewer height, and select which page opens first.
When to use it
Keep a PDF reference beside notes about a project or topic.
Include a guide or manual with instructions for a task.
Add a document to a page where you are collecting related information.
Show a particular page of a PDF when readers open the viewer.
Features and settings
Setting
Set the PDF source URL
Enter the link to the PDF in SOURCE URL so the viewer can load the file.
Setting
Set the file name
Enter a name for the PDF to identify it in the viewer.
Setting
Adjust the viewer height
Set the viewer height from 300 to 1600 to give the embedded PDF more or less room on the page.
Setting
Choose the opening page
Set a page number from 1 to 9999 to open the PDF at that page.
Built in
View a PDF on the page
The embedded PDF viewer displays a PDF directly in your document.
Built in
Download the PDF
Use Download PDF to download the file.
Built in
Update the viewer
After changing the PDF settings, select Update Viewer to apply the changes.
How to use it
Start embedding a PDF
Select Embed PDF to open the PDF embedding flow.
Add the PDF link
Paste the PDF link into Paste PDF Link (https://...).
Open PDF Settings
Use PDF Settings to enter the source URL and, if needed, set the file name, viewer height, or opening page.
Apply your changes
Select Update Viewer to refresh the embedded PDF.
Where it works
On any page
In the / menu
Inside board cards
Turn other blocks into it
Own settings panel
Lara can add it for you
Examples
Project reference
Embed a project brief beside your planning notes. Set a clear file name so it is easy to identify.
Instruction manual
Keep a product manual with notes about setup or maintenance. Choose a viewer height that gives the document enough room.
A specific document page
Set the opening page to the relevant section of a long PDF so readers land on the page they need.
Tips · Limitations
Tips
Use a direct PDF link as the source URL.
Set a descriptive file name to make the embedded document easy to recognize.
For a long document, choose the page readers need to see first.
Select Update Viewer after changing settings.
Limitations
The PDF Viewer is for embedding PDF files, not for editing their contents.
A PDF preview is unavailable if the browser does not support embedded PDFs or the file is blocked from embedding.
Frequently asked questions
How do I embed a PDF in my notes?
Select Embed PDF, paste the PDF link into Paste PDF Link (https://...), and use PDF Settings to adjust the viewer if needed.
How do I change the PDF shown in the viewer?
Open PDF Settings, enter the new link in SOURCE URL, and select Update Viewer.
Can I choose which page of a PDF opens first?
Yes. Set the opening page in the PDF settings, using a page number from 1 to 9999.
How do I make an embedded PDF viewer taller?
Change the viewer height in PDF settings. The available values are 300 to 1600.
Why can't I preview my PDF?
The preview is unavailable if your browser does not support embedded PDFs or the file is blocked from embedding. You can use Download PDF to download the file.
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