> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/authoring-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/pdf-document.md).

# PDF Document

## How to create a PDF Document

1. **From Authoring, select the + icon and select PDF Document.** 
2. **Enter the required details and select the Create button:**
3. **Name.** Name your PDF article. 
4. **Theme.** Choose a theme.
5. **Publish content to...** Select your target app.
6. **Select** **Create**.

### PDF Document Editor

**Upload a single PDF document along with a title and descriptions.** Select the + (Add PDF Document) icon and choose or upload your file.

## PDF FAQs

### Why are PDF files renamed when downloaded?

**Files attached as a Resource to a Learning Story (or elsewhere on the Platform) are renamed, i.e. the filname is hashed as per the Platform's security approaches.**

When users download a document attached as a resource in a Learning Story, the filename is renamed to **document.pdf** when downloaded from the Platform, and **renamed to a string** of letters and numbers on an external LMS. The “document.pdf” is general name applied in certain contexts at download time.

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All media uploaded to the platform is saved with encrypted URLs to ensure that content uploaded cannot be guessed by an attacker.
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### PDF Download Options 

**The platform serves the PDF in an iframe for web apps, and as a Google Drive embed on native apps.** The option to download a PDF from the platform therefore varies across devices and is determined by browsers or devices on an OS/device level. 

**In the web app, the PDF is placed in an iframe** - scroll, download options, etc, are provided by the browser and settings. 

**For iOS/Android native apps,** **an embed from Google Drive is utilised.** Google Drive serves capabilities to each device type - rendering this beyond the control of the platform. Zoom controls should be available, but a download option (as seen in the web version) may not be available.

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If there are PDF display issues, consider modifying the PDF or using an alternative [Content Type](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types.md) such as an Article with a PDF download link.
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[Theme & Assets](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/publishing-docs/publishing-options/theme-and-assets)
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[Targeting](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/publishing-docs/publishing-options/targeting)
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