8.2. Creating A Custom Block

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Goal

Create a block showing the hours and location of the farmers market.

Prerequisite knowledge

Steps

  1. In the Manage administrative menu, navigate to Content_ > Blocks (admin/content/block).
  2. Click Add content block. The Add content block page appears.

  3. Fill in the fields as shown below.

    Field nameExplanationExample value

    Block description

    Name of the block shown to administrators

    Hours and location block

    Body

    Content of the block when it is displayed

    Open: Sundays, 9 AM to 2 PM, April to September<br />Location: Parking lot of Trust Bank, 1st & Union, downtown Anytown.

    Add a content block

  4. Click Save. A message appears indicating the block has been saved.

Expand your understanding

  • Edit the content of your custom block. In the Manage administrative menu, navigate to Content > Blocks (admin/content/block). Find your block in the list and click Edit to make changes.
  • Place the block you created in the sidebar. See Section 8.3, “Placing a Block in a Region” for details.
Knowledge Category
Blocks