Text blocks are versatile elements for adding and formatting text content on your website. Here's everything you need to know about using them effectively:

Basic Usage

• Click Edit and select Text from the Add Block menu
• Click the text block to add or modify content
• Press Enter for new paragraphs, Shift + Enter for line breaks
• Save changes when finished

Formatting Options

• Use the text toolbar to format selected text
• Add background colors and styling through the Background Style panel
• Adjust fonts, colors, and text size in site styles
• Remove unwanted formatting using the toolbar's clear formatting option

Best Practices

• Paste text as plain text to avoid formatting issues
• Use simple text editors like Notepad or TextEdit when preparing content
• Separate blocks with spacers or lines to prevent merging
• Enable browser spell check for proofreading

Key Features

• Background color customization (7.1 version)
• Text highlighting and custom colors
• Positioning over images
• Column layouts with side-by-side blocks

Limitations

• No built-in underlining tools
• Cannot use scripts or RTL text
• Special characters may cause formatting issues
• Text blocks merge when stacked vertically

Troubleshooting

• Use spacer blocks to fix saving errors in collection items
• Clear formatting for pasted text with issues
• Separate merged blocks with spacers or lines
• Enable browser spell check for error detection

Text blocks serve as the foundation for content creation on your site, offering flexibility while maintaining consistent styling across your website.

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