{"id":27,"date":"2023-10-16T13:48:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T17:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2024-09-18T20:31:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T00:31:36","slug":"introduction-to-blocks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/introduction\/introduction-to-blocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Blocks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Introduction to Blocks\n <\/h1>\n \n \n \n\n\n

An overview of blocks \u2013 the main content pieces you will use to build your web pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

What are Blocks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blocks are a fundamental building element for creating page content in cuTheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are used to structure and design your web pages. Each block represents a specific piece of content or functionality. For example, paragraphs, images, headings, lists, quotes, embeds, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything you see outlined in gray in the image below is a separate “block” and together they make up the content of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of a Block System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Modular Content & Flexibility<\/strong>: Blocks allow you to create and edit content in a modular way. You can easily add, rearrange, and customize blocks. This makes it simple to build interesting and complex page layouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Content Consistency<\/strong>: Blocks promote content consistency throughout your website. You can establish templates and reusable designs that keep a unified look and feel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How Blocks Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Each web page is typically made up of several blocks. And each block has custom options. In addition, individual blocks can be moved around your page in order to create a unique page design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n