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In the previous section, we looked at the process of uploading files directly to the Media Library. We can also upload files directly to posts/pages. These files will also be added automatically to the Media Library. Let's see how we can add a file to a post and get it in the Media Library:

1. Click on the Posts menu.
2. Click the Add New button to create a new post.
3. Click the plus (+) sign on the following screen to add a block in the post-editing screen:

4. Type File to find the file block.
5. Click File block to upload a file.
6. Click the Upload button and select a file from your computer to upload it.

The file will be uploaded and ...