A download is useful when the file format itself adds value. The File download block highlights a document with a clear name, short description and button. Use it for price lists, catalogues, technical sheets, forms or material people may need to save, forward or print.
Do not hide an entire webpage inside a PDF. If people mainly need to browse, search and read the information on mobile, it is usually better to keep it on the page itself.
Alongside the download target, you control how the block names and explains the file.
Use a direct file URL or select a file from the media library.
Show a clear human-readable title instead of a technical filename.
Explain briefly what the document contains and who it is useful for.
Replace a generic download label with something specific, such as “Download the price list”.
Choose Accent, Grey, Dark, Blue, Green or Amber for the file icon treatment.
The block chooses a document, archive or generic file icon automatically from the file extension.
If a document changes regularly, make the version or date easy to understand. When you replace it, check that the download on the page really points to the new file.
Choose the format based on how visitors need to use the information.
DOWNLOADS, WHEN THEY EARN THEIR PLACE
Visitors should understand what they are downloading, why it is useful and whether it is current before they click.
