elmo5676
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Q: how to link to specific page in a pdf

Does anyone know a way to create a link in my ibook, to a specific page in an online pdf, either have it open as a frame in the book itself, or leave the book and go to safari and have it open to that page? the Pdf's I'm trying to link to are kept up to date by an external source and the info contained with in them frequently changes.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Posted on Aug 4, 2015 7:50 PM

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Q: how to link to specific page in a pdf

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Aug 6, 2015 2:55 PM in response to elmo5676
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    Aug 6, 2015 2:55 PM in response to elmo5676

    Hello there, elmo5676.

     

    It sounds like you're trying to link to a weblink of an online PDF document in iBooks Author. The following link from the online iBooks Author Help Guide provides some great information on how to do that:

     

    Add links and bookmarks - iBooks Author Help

     

    Add links and bookmarks

    You can create text or image links that your readers can tap or click to go to another place in the book, go to a webpage, or open a preaddressed email message.

    As you create your book, you can quickly navigate to specific book locations by adding bookmarks. If you add links to your bookmarks, your readers can also use them in the completed book.

    Create a link

    1. Select the text or image you want to become a link.

    2. If the Link inspector isn’t open, click the Inspector button in the toolbar and click the Link inspector button .

    3. In the Link inspector, click Hyperlink.

    4. Select the “Enable as a hyperlink” checkbox.

    5. Click the Link To pop-up menu and choose an option:

       
         
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        Webpage: Enter a URL.

         
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        Email Message: Enter the email address and subject line.

         
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        Bookmark: Click the Name pop-up menu and choose a bookmark.

          

        If the Name pop-up menu is empty, add bookmarks as described below.

         
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        Figure: Click a figure in the Name list. To view only specific types of figures (for example, all movies or galleries), click the Style pop-up menu and choose an option.

         
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        Chapter or Section: Click the Chapter pop-up menu and choose an option.

         
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        Page Number: Enter a page number.

         

     

    Thanks for being a part of Apple Support Communities.

     

    Kind Regards.

  • by elmo5676,

    elmo5676 elmo5676 Aug 20, 2015 2:31 AM in response to pedro d
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    Aug 20, 2015 2:31 AM in response to pedro d

    Thanks Pedro D, But I'm actually trying to link to a specific page in a pdf thats kept online. I know how to link to a website or the pdf in general but I'm trying to do something like https://blahblah.pdf#page=15 and it works in every other web browser but not in safari or on the iPad. I feel like there should be a simple solution that I'm missing but I can't find the answer anywhere.

  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Aug 21, 2015 2:13 PM in response to elmo5676
    Community Specialists
    Aug 21, 2015 2:13 PM in response to elmo5676

    Hello again, elmo5676.

     

    Thanks for the follow up on what you're trying to accomplish in iBooks Author. Due to the nature of your question, it may be best if we get you in contact with someone who can look into this further. You may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com

     

    Cheers.