One block, one line, one place. Each block says what it draws, in which row it sits and in which column.
The six block types
| Block | What it draws |
|---|---|
| Simple block | A stack of elements, one under the other: heading, text, image, list, button... It is the block to use everywhere except in a grid. |
| Cards | A grid of cards, each with its own stack of elements. |
| Gallery | A grid of thumbnails, with captions and enlargement on click. |
| Carousel | Slides that scroll, one at a time. |
| Tabs | Several panels, only one of which is visible at a time. |
| Timeline | Dated steps, in the order they happened. |
Cards, Gallery and Carousel read the same content list: switching from one to another loses nothing, and you can try all three on the same content (chapter 6). Tabs and Timeline are described in chapter 6.1.
Where the block sits
- Row: the row number, starting from 1. A block pointing to a row that does not exist is not shown, but what was typed is kept.
- Column: Full width, Left, Centre or Right. "Full width" is the case of a row with only one column. A block placed in a column the row does not have falls back on the first one.
Several blocks can share the same column: they stack there in the order of the list. Two grids in the same row, an opening on the left and a gallery on the right, a full-width carousel followed by three cards: everything combines.
The settings of a block
- Frame: None, Soft background, Tinted background or Outline only. It frames what this block holds, without touching the other blocks in the column. Useful for a table of contents, a box or a note.
- Vertical position: top, middle or bottom, when the neighbouring column is taller.
- The eye: a hidden block keeps what was typed and is simply not output.
Adding a block
The + of the block list offers a starting layout, or an Empty block. It is the way to add a section to an existing layout without replacing it.
Up to date for Opus 1.5.