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How can I create a hyperlink in Webflow that automatically downloads a Microsoft Word document when clicked on the published site?

TL;DR
  • Upload the Word file to Webflow's Assets panel and copy its URL.
  • Add a Link element, set its type to URL, paste the file link with ?download=1 appended to force download.

To create a hyperlink in Webflow that automatically downloads a Microsoft Word document, you’ll need to upload the file and configure a link with a download behavior.

1. Upload the Word Document to Webflow

  • Go to the Assets panel by clicking the folder icon in the left toolbar.
  • Click the Upload icon and select your .doc or .docx file.
  • After upload, right-click the file and choose Copy Link to get its full URL.
  • Add a Text Link, Button, or Link Block from the Add panel.
  • Select the element, then in the Element Settings panel, look for the Link settings.
  • Change the link type to URL.
  • Paste the copied file URL into the URL field.
  • Append ?download=1 to the end of the link (e.g., https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/yourfile.docx?download=1) to force a download behavior in most browsers.

4. Optional: Open in New Tab & Add Styling Cues

  • You can check "Open in new tab" if preferred.
  • Update the link text or button label to prompt the action (e.g., "Download Word File").

Summary

To create a download link in Webflow, upload your Word file to Assets, copy its link, and add it to a Link element with ?download=1 appended. This prompts most browsers to download the document instead of opening it.

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