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# Basic Block

Allows the admin to format the text inside the site as needed. Admins can also upload images, add links, and much more.

![Basic Block](/files/NPRL3uWWjGct0RXIASR0)

<table><thead><tr><th width="270.58591975775926">Icon</th><th>Function (from left to right)</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Text Functions</strong></p><p><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vzqiwD3BKS9Bm5PQ15CuoPmbMibHLFQDyE97MCmWQaZePRsgt66X1jWFlUaHhXTnUvSKinO_0WfzD2hL-Rpo2onTNxFkMGh4kSPDdx1LSkT3TCMnFKrAUx20zRbVjTrM2fMCWW4r" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td><td><ul><li>Cut</li><li>Copy</li><li>Paste</li><li>Paste from word</li><li>Undo</li><li>Redo</li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Media Functions</strong></p><p><img src="/files/JVkvBgSOiEVnCajDY9Kk" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td><td><ul><li>Add or select media</li><li>Media library: to select existing image</li><li>Insert link</li><li>Blockquote</li><li>Insert horizontal line</li><li>Insert table</li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Linking Functions</strong></p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ngHdN4QWDO4CyycZ32D5lmd7wYbeis_oiMq8vs9eAyPXF6K6jottuPW91UTdqxmLUuySDozvU-JZLeykGA_fqXuACxUF5cJgnl8MeNGMc07C-DstsLkcDr2vNmmohZag-LuU_XLv" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td><td><ul><li>Link it: to link to internal text</li><li>Link: to link external content</li><li>Remove link: for unlinking text</li><li>Anchor link</li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Special Functions</strong></p><p><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/yYgttwqdBuwgaTZ6el23llTSfzpTPnM1d0XADv7TwHrwFRKyuukdhPgm_xjC4TL6ZiXZXKSTodTVoHwuD6Es9YaGENjogt2cYq_-zi-lPxdsUN0yDEYAYSRMkK-jA4ymgKVKNQn2" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td><td><ul><li>Show blocks: to break up the text into blocks for better viewing &#x26; editing</li><li>Full screen mode</li><li>Source: to view source code</li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Predefined Styles &#x26; Headings</strong> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cRj9kR727Rt7rsTXrIH6uhfHQwvPPqwd6AtMynmic2KptxmJszdgQKtwtYZQ-s7BJbtVjeQYIuOZZ6WpvorhmpuMfafpd5mYlunIp6lxheZ4if67GG1J8RbOAo2JK8ESw2l90K47" alt=""></td><td><ul><li>List of predefined styles (shown below)</li><li>List of headings (shown below)</li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Text Formatting</strong> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EfRCJJdcwtCOECGSB-fOLTAtv9xImmTRfocab4NOVRYcV9XjzPxXFe5TiaC_oS2OJdi1yaulIY8tEY7x27uLDf-xasOX7ao0l6SMK0kXUzasJuONLzaLFwe8XKVjdZimD1Xm1zEE" alt=""></td><td><ul><li>Bold</li><li>Italic</li><li>Underline</li><li>Strikethrough</li><li>Subscript</li><li>Superscript</li><li>Remove formatting</li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Text Formatting</strong></p><p><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/7E6209SLoQLOcpmbl3guIrpqGLcfwg1ISqto2598qucSuxjeILwzahNjvznTKYMI4PhJNAYvX98_uWUFxi0XQJ7oc1RdXp8FHbaRHvomUS5zHWzS8z3g2o-JSjRTynBIaCt4Cn7o" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td><td><ul><li>Add/Remove numbered lists</li><li>Add/Remove bullet point lists</li><li>Decrease Indent</li><li>Increase Indent</li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Text Formatting</strong> <img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KB6WPlSlsYUmoZMCfQ_Ps7IbEHWcbc2zKMfUpj3tH2GpgtVLT3mfWmraZJwingC2O3IMiLCxbvTrXwLiKsDEX00GrL24mlRuiuJgaa1ec0kiLV750Pxhhy4Mt3YB4ALu_-P9Mw2z" alt=""></td><td><ul><li>Align text left</li><li>Align text center</li><li>Align text right</li><li>Justify</li><li>Text direction from left to right</li><li>Text direction from right to left</li><li>Set language</li><li>Split text</li></ul></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### **How to Add a Basic Block**

1\. Click on **Add Block\\*****Create Custom Block***.

![Edit layout for Homepage - Add Block - Create Custom Block](/files/QMOV3ysoOtBaHLtyCNai)

2\. Select **Basic Text** block.

![Add a New Custom Block - Basic Block](/files/Yjl3amYZIwdRuioiJXPV)

3\. Add the text and update the desired fields, then click on **Add Block.**

![Basic Block- Configure Block](/files/eACql1LCA8Y1in3Ag6f2)

4\. Click on **Save Layout** at the top of the page when you are done with your changes.

![Save Layout Builder](/files/lebLCVkZWQLDwHXStACk)