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How to open a PDF in Collabwriting?

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Written by Gordana Laskovic
Updated yesterday

An online PDF can be opened with Collabwriting through the Dashboard, as well as directly through the extension.

Opening a PDF through the extension

To open an online PDF directly in Collabwriting, follow these simple steps:

  1. Click on Collabwriting's extension icon in the top right

  2. The "Open in Collabwriting" button will appear

  3. Click on it

The PDF will open in a new window, where you can create highlights and leave notes.

Opening a PDF through the Dashboard

First, navigate to your Dashboard and locate the "Documents" button in the upper left corner. This will open the 'PDF Collaboration Hub' page. From there, follow these steps:

  1. Paste the link into the corresponding field

  2. Click "Open from URL" button

You'll be able to effortlessly highlight and save any information that catches your attention, allowing you to curate a collection of valuable insights.

Upload PDF

Also, you can upload your PDF file by just clicking on the "Upload PDF" button. This allows you to easily select and import any PDF directly from your computer.

Once uploaded, the PDF viewer in our app will automatically open, allowing you to view and interact with your document immediately.

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