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  • Serving Protected Files under Nginx

    Learn how to configure NGINX server to ensure the security of your /securepdfs/ folder for PDF Embedder Secure feature.

  • Block Editor (Gutenberg) and PDF Embedder

    The PDF Embedder plugin v4.0 for the free and Premium versions work with WordPress v5.0 and the Block Editor (also known as Gutenberg). Open the Blocks menu and select the PDF Embedder: An element will be inserted into the page / post content. Click on the “Media Library” button to navigate to the Media Library…

  • Wrapping content around an embedded PDF

    With a little bit of HTML / CSS you can accomplish this. You will likely want to set a default max-width in the plugin settings or you can use the width attribute in the shortcode to limit the viewer width on specific embeds – I mention it just for future reference in case you want…

  • Display PDFs to paying users only

    Learn how to restrict PDF access to paying members only using PDF Embedder Pro with the help of S2Members, MemberPress or Easy Digital Downloads plugins.

  • PDF Embedder Fullscreen mode

    Understand the Fullscreen option in PDF Embedder and the shortcuts you can use.

  • Configuring PDF Embedder Attachment Pages

    Discover how to automatically generate unique ‘Attachment Pages’ for displaying PDF Viewer with the Premium version of a plugin.

  • Using the PDF Embedder Block

    Learn how to embed your PDFs and customize the PDF Embedder block settings.

  • Keyboard Shortcuts for full screen mode

    In full screen mode (Premium versions only), the following keyboard shortcuts can be used: Page Up / Down (Cmd + Up / Down on a Mac) – move to next/prev page Arrow keys – pan around the current page of the PDF Escape – exit full screen mode

  • Can you scroll between PDF pages?

    Discover the benefits of upgrading to a Premium version of PDF Embedder for seamless scrolling between pages.

  • Having Some Files Secure and Some Normal 

    Learn how to switch between ‘secure’ and normal modes in PDF Embedder on the same site without purchasing an additional plan.

  • Forms Inside PDFs or Password Protected PDFs

    Discover how PDF Embedder can display embedded PDFs with form fields intact for users to fill offline, but without the ability to save responses.

  • Serving PDFs from Dropbox

    Learn how to embed a PDF from Dropbox on your WordPress site with PDF Embedder’s shortcode and block.