# How To Lightbox A Pdf File
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# How to lightbox a pdf file?

Feb 3

Written By Beyondspace

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:

1. **Installer Lightbox Studio** : First, you need to install the Lightbox Studio plugin.
2. **Téléchargez votre 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.
3. **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.
4. **Preview the Lightbox**:

   - You can preview how the lightbox will look by following this tutorial on previewing Lightbox Studio.
5. **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.

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