WordPress plugin
Embed Any Document PLUS: WordPress Document Embedding
Embed Any Document PLUS is the paid version of Embed Any Document. It places Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files in WordPress posts and pages so users can read them without an extra browser extension. Use the Document block in Gutenberg or the Add Document option in the classic editor. An optional download link can appear below an embed.
Embed documents in WordPress
Embed Any Document PLUS is the paid version of Embed Any Document. It places Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files in WordPress posts and pages so users can read them without an extra browser extension. Use the Document block in Gutenberg or the Add Document option in the classic editor. An optional download link can appear below an embed.
Choose a source and viewer
Supported cloud sources include Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box.com. Available viewer choices include Google Docs Viewer and Microsoft Office Online; PDFs can also use the browser's native viewer. PLUS adds viewing options for documents hosted with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box.com. The viewer and source options available depend on the document and service.
- Word: DOC, DOCX, DOCM, DOTM, DOTX
- Excel: XLS, XLSX, XLSB, XLSM
- PowerPoint: PPT, PPTX, PPSX, PPS, PPTM, POTM, PPAM, POTX, PPSM
Apply cloud privacy and download options
Supported cloud services provide privacy controls that can include passwords, restricted views, and download settings. For Box.com documents, options include adding a password and disabling the download button. Available controls vary by service. The available cloud options also include support for embedding larger files.
Check viewer limits
The embedded show relies on third-party viewing services. Files must be online and accessible to the selected viewer. Local hosts, intranets, and files stored in password-protected environments are unsupported. Google Docs Viewer supports files up to 8 MB, while Microsoft Office Online supports files up to 10 MB. Embedded documents do not play audio or video and do not display document animations or transitions. Default viewer buttons and other functions generally cannot be removed or changed.
The mobile-ready viewers are designed for use across browsers and visitor devices. Use the add-on for materials such as reports, forms, brochures, manuals, and other office documents.
Add an embedded document
- Install the Embed Any Document plugin in WordPress.
- Open a post or page in Gutenberg or the classic editor.
- Select a file or document source with the Document block or Add Document option.
- Choose an available viewer and set any supported privacy or download options.
- Save or publish the page and review the embedded document.
