Step 1: Copy the PDF URL

Before you can create the link, you need the direct address of the file you just uploaded.

1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Navigate to Media > Library.
3. Click on the PDF file you just uploaded.
4. In the details window that pops up, look for the “File URL” (usually on the right-hand side) and click the “Copy URL to clipboard” button (or manually highlight and copy the link).

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Step 2: Add the Custom Link to Your Menu

Now that you have the link, you can add it to your navigation.

1. Navigate to Appearance > Menus.
2. On the left-hand side, look for the Custom Links accordian tab and click to expand it.
3. URL Field: Paste the PDF link you copied in Step 1.
4. Link Text Field: Type exactly what you want the menu button to say (e.g., “Download Brochure” or “View Menu”).
5. Click the Add to Menu button.
6. The item will appear at the bottom of your menu structure on the right. You can drag and drop it to rearrange its position.
7. Click the blue Save Menu button.

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Step 3: Make the PDF Open in a New Tab (Optional)

It is generally best practice to open PDF files in a new tab so users aren’t navigated away from your website.

1. While still in Appearance > Menus, look at the very top right of your screen for a tab called Screen Options. Click it to expand.
2. Under “Show advanced menu properties,” check the box for Link Target.
3. Scroll back down to your new PDF menu item and click the small arrow to expand its settings.
4. You will now see a checkbox that says “Open link in a new tab”. Check this box.
5. Click Save Menu again.