FAQ: How do I link to a _____ file so people can download it?
A: Simple, just link to it. Let's suppose you have a few Microsoft Word documents that you would like to offer. Just link to them...
<A HREF="myresume.doc">Download my resume</A>
<BR><A HREF="mybio.doc">Download my autobiography</A>
Download my resume
Download my autobiography
You may wonder how to be sure the file gets saved to disk rather than being displayed or loaded or whatever. In short you have little control over what happens when a user downloads a file. Most people know how to right click and Save To Disk. Others may have a plugin to handle the file. Just let people manage that part by themselves. Your job is simply to offer it for download.
If the file is a lengthly file (200+Kb) or a collection of files, you may wish to zip them and offer the zip file for download instead.
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