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Open Google Docs
Open the Google Doc where you want to add the PDF.
How to insert a pdf into a google doc
Learn how to add a PDF to a Google Doc by uploading it to Google Drive and inserting a shareable link for easy access.
Operations
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Upload the PDF to Google Drive
Open Google Drive and upload the PDF file you want to add to your document.
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Get the PDF link
Right-click the uploaded PDF, select Share.
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Click the Share option
Click the Share option in the sub-menu to open the sharing settings for the selected file.
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Update Access to "Anyone with the Link"
Select Anyone with the link from the dropdown so anyone opening your document can view the PDF.
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Copy File Link
Click Copy link in the bottom-left corner of the Share menu to save the PDF URL to your clipboard.
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Insert Link in Google Doc
Select the text where you want to attach the PDF link, right-click on it, and select Insert link from the context menu.
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Use Toolbar to Insert Link
As another way to add the link, you can select the text and click the Insert link icon on the main toolbar
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Paste the PDF link
Paste the Google Drive link into the link field and click Apply.
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Open the PDF from the document
Click the added link in the Google Doc to open the PDF in Google Drive.
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