How to lightbox a pdf file?
To open a PDF file in a lightbox on your Squarespace site, you can use the Lightbox Studio plugin. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Steps to Open a PDF in a Lightbox:
Install Lightbox Studio: First, you need to install the Lightbox Studio plugin.
Upload Your PDF:
- Go to your Squarespace editor and navigate to the page where you want to add the PDF.
- Add a button or hyperlink and switch the link type to File in the Link Editor.
- Upload your PDF file.
Create a Link to Your PDF:
- After uploading, ensure the setting “Open link in new tab” is unchecked. This will enable the lightbox feature for that link.
Preview the Lightbox:
- You can preview how the lightbox will look by following this tutorial on previewing Lightbox Studio.
Save and Test: Save your changes and test the link to see if the PDF opens in a lightbox as expected.
For more detailed instructions, you can check out this tutorial on opening PDFs in a lightbox.
