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Acrobat Reader files in HTML

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Does anybody know how to place a PDF file as an object in a HTML page. If yes give me the full attributes and what value to give and the detailed explanation

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by jimbb

Just make a link (unc-to-file). If Acrobat is installed properly at the client, it will take care of opening the file. Your "target" parameter will decide if a separate window is opened, or if the PDF opens in a frame or so. Buttons, toolbar etc. are handled by the snap-in.

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by ebob

Unless you have some specific requirements, you don't need to link to a PDF file as an "object". You just need something like:

My File (PDF)

The installation of Acrobat Reader at the client end will handle everything else. On most reasonably contemporary systems, Acrobat Reader will open as a plug-in in the browser, then load the PDF file. The worst that will happen is the user will be offered to download/save the file to their system.

Unless you have full control of the users' browsers (as on a tightly controlled Intranet), you DO NOT even WANT to try to embed you PDF file with the old

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