Blocks are similar to sections as they can contain a collection of statements, blocks, and also sections. However, unlike Sections, blocks work in a similar way to statements because they are reusable and you can assign variables.
The following table describes the features and benefits to using and previewing blocks:
Preview |
Feature Description |
Benefits |
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Tags |
Appears as a hidden note for the author. Tag and tag text does not appear in content. |
Helps distinguish between blocks with the same title. Tags can only be added when the block is in edit mode. However, after the tag is created, the tag appears underneath the block when editing a document. |
More Details |
Provides supplemental information. Appears in content. |
Helps distinguish between blocks with similar or same title. Provides additional information that is not part of the main block content. |
Ellipsis (...) |
Provides a preview of content within a block from the quick add list of results. |
Displays a preview of the content in a new window. Allows previewing of other blocks by clicking the ellipsis in the quick add results to open several preview windows. Windows can be moved around so you can do a side-by-side comparison of each block. After you click Reuse, all other preview windows close. All blocks that have already been opened in a preview window appear grey in the Quick add results list so you cannot select them more than once. |
You can nest sections within blocks and blocks within blocks. When nesting, pay special attention to where you are in the block. You can get oriented within the nested content by finding the top level block.