Modifying and enhancing the default capabilities of SharePoint Online to better manage Portable Document Format files obtained at no cost constitutes a key area of focus for organizations. This often involves tailoring the user experience for PDF viewing, editing, and storage, along with implementing supplementary functionalities beyond what SharePoint Online provides by default. For example, this can include integrating third-party PDF editors directly within the SharePoint interface or automating PDF-related workflows like document signing and approval.
The ability to adapt SharePoint Online’s PDF handling to meet specific organizational needs provides several benefits. Improved document workflow efficiency, enhanced user productivity, and greater control over document security are some examples. Historically, this functionality required significant custom development, but now a growing number of readily-available tools and pre-built solutions simplify the process, permitting organizations to augment their SharePoint deployment with tailored PDF solutions and workflows with minimal investment.
