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How can I upload a PDF or file to Webflow so that it opens or downloads when clicked on a link? Is there a Webflow tutorial available for this?

To upload a PDF or any other file to Webflow and make it open or download when clicked on a link, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Webflow account and navigate to the project where you want to add the PDF or file.

2. Go to the Designer interface and select the page where you want to add the link.

3. On the left-hand side panel, you'll find the "Elements" tab. Look for the "Link" element and drag it onto your page where you want the link to be.

4. With the link element selected, you can either click on the link text to edit it or use the Properties panel on the right-hand side to add your desired text for the link.

5. Next, you'll need to upload the PDF or file to your Webflow project. To do this, go to the Assets panel on the left-hand side.

6. In the Assets panel, click on the "Upload" button and select the PDF or file you want to upload from your computer. Give it a few moments to upload, and you'll see it appear in your Assets panel.

7. Now, switch back to the Designer interface and select the link element that you added earlier. In the Properties panel on the right-hand side, you'll see an input field for the "Link Settings."

8. In the "Link Settings" input field, enter the URL of the PDF or file you uploaded in the Assets panel. To get the URL, hover over the uploaded file in the Assets panel, click on the "..." icon that appears, and select "Copy link address."

9. Finally, you have the option to choose how the PDF or file should open when clicked. In the "Link Settings" input field, you'll see a dropdown menu labeled "Link Type." By default, it is set to "Web URL." If you want the PDF or file to open in a new tab of the browser when clicked, you can choose "External URL." If you want the PDF or file to be downloaded, you can select "File."

Once you've completed these steps, you can preview your website to test the link. When clicked, it should either open the PDF or file in a new tab or trigger a download, depending on the options you selected.

As for Webflow tutorials, you can find a variety of resources on their official website, including step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and a community forum. Searching for topics like "uploading files in Webflow," "creating download links in Webflow," or similar queries will likely lead you to comprehensive tutorials and resources to guide you further.

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