Blocks

Blocks are the different components on a page that displays content. Blocks are placed within the regions of a Section within the Layout tab of a content type.

Related links: Sections and how to create a Web page.

1 New to WCMS 3
2 How to add a Block
3 How to edit a Block
4 How to move a Block
5 How to delete a Block
6 Types of Blocks
- 6.1 Content
- 6.2 External embeds
- 6.3 Listings
- 6.4 Searches
- 6.5 Teasers
- 6.6 Webforms

New to WCMS 3

Blocks fill the full width of the Section or region within the Section, instead of within a contained margin.
All former WCMS 2 types that begin with the word "embedded" (e.g. embedded call to action) will be available as Block types.

How to add a Block

Blocks are added through a page’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 a Block type from the Content list (types of blocks are listed below)
Configure the 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 Block

Blocks are edited through a page’s Layout tab.

Hover and select the pencil icon on the upper right of the Block.
Select Configure. The Configure block window will show the options associated with the Block type.
Make your desired changes and then select Update.
Select Save layout.

How to move a Block

Blocks can be moved through a page’s Layout tab.

Select the pencil icon on the upper right of the Block.
Select Move. The Move block window will show the Region with a drop-down field listing the Sections you can choose to move the Block. You can also move the Block by dragging and dropping the Block into your chosen Section.
Select Move.
Select Save layout.

How to delete a Block

Blocks can be deleted through a page’s Layout tab.

Select the pencil icon in the upper right of the Block.
Select Remove block. The delete Block window will ask you if you are sure you want to remove the Block. This action cannot be undone.
Select Remove.
Select Save layout.

Types of Blocks

Content

Banner image: a banner photo with a caption and optional link that can rotate through 8 different pictures/videos as a slideshow.
Blockquote: 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 on a website that directs the user to take a specified action.
Copy text: text content.
Expand/collapse: hide content under headings that users can click on to view the hidden information below.
Facts and figures: a visualization of facts and figures about the department/faculty/initiative.
Image: adds a full-width or sized image on a page or Section region.
Image gallery: showcase a selection of images with optional captions.
Mailman subscription: allows site visitors to sign up for a mailing list registered with the Mailman service.
Related links: adds links with link text onto a page.
Timeline: lets site visitors scroll through past, present, and future events. These events can be marked with text, images, or both.

External embeds

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:

Searches

Search blocks allow users to search for Catalogs, Projects, or Services specifically.

Teasers

Teasers can be used to feature content such as specific Blog posts on a regular Web page. The following teaser blocks are available:

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.