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Embed component

Role: Site Administrator

An overview of the whitelist for third-party applications you can add to your site using the Embed component. Once an application is enabled for a site, anyone with an editing role can add content using the Embed component.

Related information

Whitelisted applications

The Embed component currently supports:

Sharepoint Online is no longer supportable and is being removed from the whitelist.

Embed functionality is under development. This page will be updated as more applications are released. 

An indicative timeline is provided on the Fresco roadmap.

How to embed

  • Copy the embed code provided by the third-party application
  • Add the Embed component to a section level layout
  • Paste in the embed code

Please note the Fresco Service team can't troubleshoot issues with third-party applications. Refer to the support pages on the provider's website for guidance.

Embed Services Coming Soon

The below Embed components are scheduled for release soon.

This month will see the release of:

  • Audio embeds:
    • PodOxford
    • Apple Podcast
    • transistor.fm
    • Acast Podcast
  • Miro/Miroboard
  • Timeline.js
  • Status Reporting Tool (AKA status.it.ox.ac.uk)

Scheduled for later release are:

  • Vacancies (AWS)
  • WordPress - Blog
  • Spotify
  • Thinglink
  • Instagram
  • BlueSky
  • Facebook
  • Airtable forms
  • X/Twitter
  • Google:
    • Google Calendar
    • Google Forms
  • DotDigital
  • Genially
  • JotForms

We are continually working to improve and expand the range of embeddable services Fresco can support. As a result, the lists above may be subject to change.

Why link to PDFs instead of embedding them?

 

In most cases, it's better to link to a PDF rather than embed it within a web page. Embedded PDFs are often displayed in a small viewing area, which can make them difficult to read and navigate, particularly on smaller screens. This can create barriers for some users.

Opening a PDF in a separate browser tab or window provides a better experience. Users can view the document using their browser's PDF viewer, making it easier to read, search, zoom, download and print.

Changes may have been made to enhance this feature since we last updated this page. See What’s new for the latest release information.

Last updated: 3 July 2026

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