A group of blocks can be duplicated.
This is particularly handy when a page or content area contains sets items that will appear with similar logic down the page.
For instance, if a Group Contains:
- Heading (Item 1)
- Media (Item 1)
- Description (Item 1)
- Divider
It would save time to duplicate the group as a starting point if there will be other items displayed in the same fashion on the page.
The content of duplicated group can then be changed to reflect the other items.
Creating a group
In the content area you are working in, click the Add Block button and select the Group option.
This will add a group to the bottom of the list, opened for editing.
Add a name for the group in the Label field.
Click the pencil icon to close the edit view.
Click the Move icon and drag the group to the top of the list.
Click the Move icon on each item and move it to right so it falls under the Group.
Do this until each item falls within the Group.
You can verify it is set up right by collapsing the group using the down arrow icon at the left of the group label.
This will collapse the group view.
You can now duplicate the group by clicking the Copy icon.
Duplicating a Group
This will create a new group beneath the original with all the same items in it.
Rename the group in the Label field.
If you wish, you can now open each of the items it contains and change their content.
Ex: You can change the media item by opening and swapping it, as well as the text of the heading, etc.
By duplicating a group and swapping the material in the duplicate in the in this manner, you can essentially use groups as templates in your workflow.
- Learn more about content blocks: Guide: Content Blocks
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