How to Attach a PDF Document in Word

Attaching a PDF document in Microsoft Word allows you to include supporting files without copying their contents into the document. This is useful for reports, proposals, and other documents where readers may need to access an additional file. Learning how to attach a PDF document in Word helps you keep related documents together in one place.

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   Open Your Word Document

Start by opening the Microsoft Word document where you want to attach the PDF.

Place the cursor where you want the PDF attachment to appear.

• Open Microsoft Word
• Load your document
• Click the desired insertion point

2. Go to the Insert Tab

Word provides an option to insert files as objects.

This allows you to embed the PDF into the document.

• Click the Insert tab
• Locate the Text group
• Select Object

3. Choose the PDF File

In the Object dialog box, select the option to create an object from a file.

Browse your computer and select the PDF you want to attach.

• Click Create from File
• Select Browse
• Choose the PDF document

4. Select How the PDF Should Appear

You can embed the PDF directly or display it as an icon.

Displaying it as an icon keeps the document tidy while allowing readers to open the file.

• Choose Display as icon if preferred
• Leave it unchecked to embed the file
• Confirm your selection

5. Insert the PDF

Click OK to attach the PDF to your Word document.

The PDF will appear at the cursor location as either an icon or an embedded object.

• Click OK
• Check that the PDF appears correctly
• Move or resize the object if necessary

6. Save and Test the Document

Save your Word document and test the attachment to ensure it opens correctly.

This helps confirm that the PDF has been inserted successfully.

• Save the document
• Double-click the PDF to test it
• Share the document if needed

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