Embed Viewable PDFs in eLearning Without Coding
Embed Viewable PDFs in eLearning Without Coding
Rise lets you attach a PDF as a download that pulls learners out of the course and onto their desktop. Reference material works best in context, but embedding a clean, viewable PDF in Storyline means web objects and sizing headaches across devices.
The PDF Viewer generator lets you set your document and display options visually, then export a single HTML file and embed in Articulate Rise, Storyline, Captivate, Canvas, Moodle, or any LMS that accepts HTML.
Use it for job aids, policy documents, and any reference learners should read inside the lesson, so your source documents stay one scroll away inside the lesson itself.
How To Use the Generators
Each tool in the eLearningDesign.org ecosystem follows a streamlined, three-step workflow designed to keep you focused on instructional strategy while we handle the technical execution.
Input Your Content: Open the Content tab to add your specific learning prompts, interactive options, and coaching feedback. This is where you build the logic and instructional heart of your activity.
Customize Your Design: Switch to the Design tab to align the tool with your course aesthetic. You can manually adjust colors, typography, and layout structures to ensure a seamless visual fit.
Generate and Embed: Go to the Generate tab to finalize your tool. Click "Copy Embed Code" for your authoring tool's HTML block, or "Download as HTML" for local hosting and offline use.
Common Use Cases
Job Aids: Embed a printable job aid right in the lesson so learners can reference it without ever leaving the course.
Policy Documents: Display the official document inline so learners read the source material in context instead of downloading a file.
Reference Material: Keep manuals, guides, and specs viewable inside the module so the learning flow is never interrupted by a download.
Technical Specifications
Visual Interface for Code: Focus on your instructional strategy while the generator handles the complex logic of tile-flipping and matching.
Fixed-Frame Optimization: Specifically designed to maintain grid integrity within iframes and web objects in Rise 360 and Storyline.
WCAG Friendly: Includes keyboard navigation support to ensure the matching activity is accessible.
Brand-Consistent Palette: Fully customizable settings that give the designer the ability to choose their own specific brand colors for any corporate, educational, or organizational identity.