[ARCHIVED] Block pdf downloads

[healthcare_syne]

How do I block students from downloading pdf's?

[rmurchshafer · Accepted solution]

Hey Dale,

It's really not possible to block the downloading of PDFs, or any file type for that matter.  The nature of files on the web is that typically they are downloaded to be viewed.  

Rick

[healthcare_syne]

Hi Rick,

I’ve found this in Canvas community:

https://community.canvaslms.com/thread/43859-hiding-the-document-download-link

D. Bruce Dearing, MSc, RRT, RCP

Training and Performance Management

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