How to Add a Document

Step 1: Click the Add Media Button

In the Page Editor, place your cursor in the Content Editor where the link to the image will appear.

Then, click the Add Media button.

The Media Library Screen will display.

Step 2: Click Upload Files

Click the Upload Files button.

Step 3: Click Select Files

Drag and drop your document file onto the page, or click the Select Files button.

Your computer's Finder or Explorer window will display.

Step 4: Select the Document

Use your computer's Finder or Explorer window to select the appropriate file. This will upload the document to the WordPress server and return you to the Media Library Screen.

There are several document types which are restricted that WordPress will not allow to be uploaded, including Microsoft Word documents.

Step 5: Select the Document

Once uploaded, the most recently uploaded file will be selected automatically. Make sure to select the specific document or documents to insert onto the page.

Step 6: Click Insert Into Page Button

After being selected and having the alt text entered, click the Insert Into Page button.

Step 7: Confirm the Document Link Placement

Confirm that the correct document link is in the correct location on the page.

To modify the link text, move your cursor inside of either of the characters on the far right or far left of the link text, type out the correct link text, and then delete any additional characters left over from the old text.

Step 8: Click the Update Button

When all of your changes are complete, click the Update button.