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Design Layout Options

Last Updated June 2026

Layout of the content in the body area of a Page or Post can be designed with Container and Design Blocks in the Block Editor.

Other areas of the page are configured in the Theme and Templates and may require the web team’s assistance. There are also some Plugins and Widgets the web team can help with that display different types of content and regions of the page. You can learn more about advanced layout options with templates, plugins and widgets.

Container Blocks

Container blocks can be used to organize multiple blocks and adjust the height, width, and position of all blocks inside the container. It’s possible to transform most of these blocks into a Group, Row or Stack without changing the content of the block.

Grid layout

The Grid Block is a container block that can be used to organize multiple blocks in a grid format. (The “Teams” plugin is another option that allows you to create rows and columns in a responsive grid layout. The typical use of the plugin is for creating a directory of people but it can be used creatively to solve many other layout needs. To enable this plugin, contact the web team.)

Group Block

Similar to the Grid Block, the Group Block allows you to group different blocks together and customize them to your liking, including setting custom background colors, spacing, and more.

Stack and Row Blocks

The Stack Block is used to nest other blocks vertically. The Row Block arranges blocks horizontally.

Design Blocks

Column Layout

The Columns Block allows you to insert text, media, and other types of content into columns. With this tool, content builders can create up to 6 columns of content, as either a full page layout or within the regular content area.

Spacer

Adds white space between blocks. A vertical spacer adds space in a column and a horizontal spacer adds space in a row.

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