Blocks are the different components on a page that displays content. Blocks are placed within the regions of in a Section within in the Layout tab of a content type.
Related links: Sections and how to create a Web page Content types.
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Blocks fill the full width of the Section or region within the Section, instead of within a contained margin.
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How to add a
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block
Blocks are added through a page’s content type’s Layout tab.
From the administration bar, select Workbench, and then select My Dashboard.
Navigate to the Content list panel and select the content you would like to edit.
Select the Layout tab.
Select +Add section, if applicable.
Select + Add block.
Choose Select a Block block type from the Content list (types of blocks are listed below)
Configure the Block block information.
Select Add block.
Change revision state to Draft, Needs Review, Published or Archived. This field is located at the top of the Layout builder page.
Select Save layout.
How to edit a
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block
Blocks are edited through a page’s content type’s Layout tab.
Hover and select the pencil icon on the upper right of the Blockblock.
Select Configure. The Configure block window will show the options associated with the Block typeblock.
Make your desired changes and then select Update.
Select Save layout.
How to move a
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block
Blocks can be moved through a page’s content type’s Layout tab.
Select Hover and select the pencil icon on the upper right of the Blockblock.
Select Move. The Move block window will show the Region region with a drop-down field listing the Sections sections you can choose to move the Blockblock. You can also move the Block block by dragging and dropping the Block block into your chosen Section.
Select Move.
Select Save layout.
How to delete a
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block
Blocks can be deleted through a page’s content type’s Layout tab.
Select Hover and select the pencil icon in the upper right of the Blockblock.
Select Remove block. The delete Block Remove block window will ask you if you are sure you want to remove the Blockblock. This action cannot be undone.
Select Remove.
Select Save layout.
Types of
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blocks
Content
Banner image: a A banner photo with a caption and optional link that can rotate through 8 different pictures/videos as a slideshow.
Blockquote: emphasizes Emphasizes quotes and text in a contained space with an option to display a title and quote attribution (smaller text under the Quote text).
Call to action: prompt Prompt on a website that directs the user to take a specified action.
Copy text: text Text content.
Expand/collapse: hide Hide content under headings that users can click on to view the hidden information below.
Facts and figures: a A visualization of facts and figures about the department/faculty/initiative.
Image: adds Adds a full-width or sized image on a page or Section region.
Image gallery: showcase Showcase a selection of images with optional captions.
Links: Adds links to a page. There are multiple different styling options for links, with the options to include icons and background images.
Mailman subscription: allows Allows site visitors to sign up for a mailing list registered with the Mailman service.
Related links: adds Adds links with link text onto a page.
Tags: Adds tag(s) to highlight content for a specific audience.
Timeline : lets Allows site visitors to scroll through past, present, and future events. These events can be marked with text, images, or both.
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External embeds allow content from other websites to be displayed on a WCMS page. External embeds include:
Listings
Listing blocks can be used to display content, such as the most recent News items, Events, or Blog posts. The following listing blocks are available:
Multi-type listBlog post calendar
Searches
Search blocks allow users to search for Catalogs, Projects, Publication references or Servicesspecifically..
Teasers
Teasers can be used to feature specific content such as specific Blog posts on a regular Web page. The following teaser blocks are available:
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Webforms
Webform blocks are used to display Web forms on a page, allowing users to access them. If you need to create a Web form, review the instructions on how to Create and manage Web forms.