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title: Assette Viewer Basics
description: "*This article covers how to use the Assette Viewer from the perspective of a recipient. For an overview of the Assette Viewer, please see*[Assette Viewer Overview](https://learn.assette.com/docs/assette-viewer-overview/). The **Assette Viewer** is a web-based interface that opens directly in a browser when…"
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updated: "2025-06-06"
category: Users / Content Hub / Assette Viewer
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# Assette Viewer Basics

*This article covers how to use the Assette Viewer from the perspective of a recipient. For an overview of the Assette Viewer, please see*[Assette Viewer Overview](https://learn.assette.com/docs/assette-viewer-overview/).

The **Assette Viewer** is a web-based interface that opens directly in a browser when a recipient clicks on an **Assette link** in an email or direct message. This streamlined viewer allows users to navigate through documents directly in their browser while providing several options to customize their experience.

![Assette Viewer Basics 1](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-69-1024x485.png)

## Navigating Documents

Once in the Viewer, users can move through the document using the arrow keys to scroll up or down. For quicker navigation, they can open the **navigation panel** located in the top-left corner of the interface. This panel displays an overview of all slides or pages, enabling users to jump directly to specific content with ease.

#### **Customizing the Viewing Experience**

The Assette Viewer offers several options to tailor the user experience:

- **Page Transitions**: Users can switch between viewing modes, such as **Page by Page** or **Continuous Page**, depending on their preference.
- **Page Orientation**: Slides can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise for optimal readability.
- **Page Layouts**: Viewers can choose between **Single Page**, **Double Page**, or **Cover Facing Page** layouts to suit their needs.

These features ensure that users can interact with documents in the way that works best for them.

![Assette Viewer Basics 2](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-70-1024x710.png)

#### **Accessing Multiple Documents**

A single Assette link can provide access to multiple attached documents, all viewable within the same interface. Users can switch between documents using the **dropdown menu** located in the Viewer. This eliminates the need for separate links for each document, making it convenient and efficient to access all linked materials.

![Assette Viewer Basics 3](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-61-1024x176.png)

#### **Download and Additional Features**

The Viewer also includes options for downloading and interacting with documents:

- **Download Options**: Users can download all attached documents as a ZIP file using the **Zip icon** or download individual PDFs of specific documents via the menu.
- **Immersive Viewing**: A **Full Screen** mode is available for an uninterrupted viewing experience.
- **Dark and Light Modes**: Users can toggle between **Dark Mode** and **Light Mode** to adjust the Viewer’s appearance to their preferences.
- **Printing**: Documents can be printed directly from the Viewer.

![Assette Viewer Basics 4](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-62.png)