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What do the different block types mean in the OCA Spaces editor?

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Block Types

The Gutenberg Editor offers a variety of block types, but the most common and useful ones to OCA students are listed and explained below.

  • Paragraph - The default block type. A 'Paragraph' block is best suited for adding standard text and will likely make up the majority of your post content.
  • Heading - The 'Heading' block provides several enlarged heading fonts useful for breaking up sections of text or media.
  • List - The 'List' block enables you to create both bullet point and numbered lists. A good use case for this block is listing your bibliography / references.
  • Image - An 'Image' block allows you to upload a single image.
  • Gallery - A 'Gallery' block supports the upload of multiple images in an organised and smaller format. To enable visitors to your learning log to enlarge your images, see the How can I enlarge my images / make them magnifiable? article.
  • Media and Text - The 'Media and Text' block enables you to upload an image to appear alongside text.
  • File - The 'File' block supports the upload, display and download of a file, such as a PDF or Word document.

For more information on available block types, see the resources below:

 

Changing the Block Type

If you wish to change a block type, for example, converting a 'Paragraph' block to a 'Heading' block, you will first need to select the block, followed by the block icon, as shown in the screenshot below.

OCA Spaces - Change Block.png

You can now select a 'Transform To' option from the menu to change the block type, as shown in the screenshot below.

OCA Spaces - Change Block1.png

As you can seen in the example, the 'Paragraph' block is converted to a 'Heading' block, as shown in the screenshot below.

OCA Spaces - Change Block2.png

 

Rearrange Blocks

To move or rearrange a block, first select the block, followed by the either the 'Move Up' or 'Move Down' icon, as shown in the screenshots below.

OCA Spaces - Move Block.png

OCA Spaces - Move Block1.png

 

Deleting a Block

To delete a block, first select the block, followed by the backspace key on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can select the 'Additional Options' icon, followed by 'Delete', as shown in the screenshots below.

OCA Spaces - Delete Block.png

OCA Spaces - Delete Block1.png

 

Useful Resources

 

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