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Manage content blocks and groups
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How to use content blocks
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Content blocks allow you to create unique content types for your project, and display them in ways that make sense to you and your participants.

There are two types of content blocks:

- Content blocks that have unique pages created for the project, for example, events or timelines,
- Content blocks that just add information to an existing page, for example, documents or a location map.

Most content blocks are created through the left-hand menu, while some are directly created by adding blocks to specific project pages.

![image - 2024-03-11T123524.654.png](/storage/articles/9493603287567.png)

The following content blocks can only be created directly on the project page by adding new content blocks: Html block, Project location, Image gallery, Participate embed, Participate list.

Creating a content block does not always automatically display the content on your main project page. When creating a new project, the following set of content blocks will be added to the main project page by default: Participate list, Events, Updates, Documents, Pages. For example, when a page is created through the left-hand menu, a card for this page will automatically be displayed on the main project page.

By clicking **Add block** when on the Edit tab of a project page, you can further customise the content of this page.

![image - 2024-03-11T123457.689.png](/storage/articles/9493603288719.png)

Content block types
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Here is a list of all content block types available in Civio Engage. All these content block types can be added to the main project page or other project pages, either through cards representing the content block or directly displaying the content block:

**Content block name****Purpose****Unique page or content block only?**[Pages](/articles/9493615376399-Pages)Create pages in addition to the main project page to split up information on larger projectsPages are added under **Content > Pages**. A unique page is created. A card for that page is automatically added to the main project page.[Timeline](/articles/9493538541199-Timeline)Inform users about the different stages of the projectA timeline is added under **Content > Timeline**. A unique page is created to display the timeline, which is automatically referenced through a sub menu tab for this project. The whole project timeline is displayed by default on the main project page.

[Updates](/articles/9493596948111-Updates)Provide updates associated with the project to notify users of the latest project newsUpdates are added under **Content > Updates**. A unique page is created to display the update, as well as a sub menu tab is automatically created for all project updates.
Cards for the last two updates are automatically displayed on the main project page.ProfilesProvide profiles for key people in this projectProfiles are added under **Content > Profiles**.
To display the profile on a project page, click **Add new block** on the edit tab of the project page.

[Events](/articles/9493614117775-Events)Information on events and meetings related to this projectEvents are added under **Content > Events**. A unique page is created to display the update, as well as a sub menu tab is automatically created for all project events.
Cards for the last two events are automatically added to the main project page.[Map library](/articles/9493437173519-Map-library)Show a geographical, interactive map of the project's locationMaps are added in the **Map library**. Creating a map does not generate a unique page, maps can only be added to an existing page.
To display the map on a project page, click **Add new block** on the edit tab of the project page.

[Documents](/articles/9493490863375-Documents)Share one or more documents on a project page, to provide further information that cannot be easily added to the website otherwise

File (Document) formats must be: doc, docx, pdf, txt, xls, xlsx, csvDocuments are added under **Content** > **Documents**. Creating a document item does not generate a unique page, a document can only be added to an existing page.
Documents are displayed by default on the main project page.Project locationAdd a location name and map for the projectA project location is added on a project page by clicking **Add new block** on the edit tab of that page. A project location does not create a unique page.

Participate listList one or more participation tool cards associated with the projectParticipation tools are added to a project through **Participation** in the left-hand menu. A unique page is created to display the participation tools, as well as a sub menu tab is automatically created for all participation tools.
The main project page automatically displays cards for the two latest participation tools.Participate embedInstead of displaying a card for a specific participation tool, this content type allows you to display the actual participation tool on the project page. E.g. answer the poll directly on the project page instead of having to go to the individual poll page.A participation tool must be created prior to adding a participate embed. A participate embed is added to a project page by clicking **Add new block** on the edit tab of that page.Image galleryRender multiple images in a galleryAn Image gallery is added to a project page through clicking **Add new block** on the edit tab of that page. No individual page is generated for this content type.Html blockAdd Html content to your project pageAn Html block is added to a project page through clicking **Add new block** on the edit tab of that page. No individual page is generated for this content type.

Add a content block to a page
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**Add a content block to your main project page**

To add a content block to your main project page:

1. While logged in, use the top-level menu to navigate to the **Projects** tab.
2. Select the relevant project; this opens your project overview page.
3. Click on the **Edit** tab.
4. Scroll down, and click **+ Add block**.
5. Once you've created the block, you can drag and drop it to change the order in which the block is published.

*Note: the following content types are displayed by default on your main project page: Participate list, Events, Updates, Documents, Pages. The way these content types are displayed on the main project page can be adjusted by clicking in the project type and updating the settings.*

![image - 2024-03-11T123427.620.png](/storage/articles/9493633460495.png)

**Add a content block to any other page**

To add a content block to any other project page:

1. While logged in, use the top-level menu to navigate to the **Projects** tab.
2. Select the relevant project; this opens your project overview page.
3. In the left-hand menu, click **Pages>Content.** This will open the overview page all project pages (except the main project page). For information on [how to create a project page](/articles/9493440652431-Creating-and-publishing-a-project).
4. Click on the title of the page you would like to add the content block to.
5. Click on the **Edit** tab.
6. Click **+ Add block**.
7. Once you've created the block, you can drag and drop it to change the order in which the block is published.

**Delete a content block from a page**

To delete a content block from a specific page:

1. Navigate to the page you want to edit, then click **Edit**.
2. Click on the specific content block you want to delete.
3. Click **Remove**. *Note: if the content block is associated with a unique page such as Events or Updates, this won't delete the content from the project, only this page.*
4. Once you've finished, click **Save**.

![image - 2024-03-11T123400.764.png](/storage/articles/9493633461391.png)

How to use content groups
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If you're adding a lot of content to your project page, you can group your content together to make it easier for participants to read and access. The content will be sorted into either accordions, tabs or a container.

![image - 2024-03-11T123335.986.png](/storage/articles/9493603291151.png)

![image - 2024-03-11T123245.836.png](/storage/articles/9493633462159.png)

**Adding a content group to the main project page**

To add a content group to the main project page:

1. While logged in, use the top-level menu to navigate to the **Projects** tab.
2. Select the relevant project; this opens your project overview page.
3. Click on the **Edit** tab.
4. Scroll down and click **+ Add group**.
5. Give the group a **Title**. This will be publicly visible on the published website.
6. Choose whether you want the group to display as tabs sorted horizontally across the page, accordions sorted vertically down the page, or in a container (**Group type**).
7. Click **Add group**.
8. Drag and drop existing content blocks into the group in the order you want them to appear. If you haven't created any content blocks for this page, add some first.
9. Once you've finished, click **Save**.

![image - 2024-03-11T123216.116.png](/storage/articles/9493633463311.png)

**Adding a content group to any other project page**

To add a content group to any other project page:

1. While logged in, use the top-level menu to navigate to the **Projects** tab.
2. Select the relevant project; this opens your project overview page.
3. In the left-hand menu, click **Pages>Content.** This will open the overview page all project pages (except the main project page). For information on [how to create a project page](/articles/9493440652431-Creating-and-publishing-a-project).
4. Click on the title of the page you would like to add the content block to.
5. Click on the **Edit** tab.
6. Click **+ Add group**.
7. Give the group a **Title**. This will be publicly visible on the published website.
8. Choose whether you want the group to display as tabs sorted horizontally across the page, accordions sorted vertically down the page, or in a container (**Group type**).
9. Click **Add group**.
10. Drag and drop existing content blocks into the group in the order you want them to appear. If you haven't created any content blocks for this page, add some first.
11. Once you've finished, click **Save**.

**Delete a content group from a project page**

To delete a content group from a specific project page:

1. Navigate to the page you want to edit, then click **Edit**.
2. Click on the specific content group you want to delete.
3. Click **Remove**. Important: deleting the content group will also delete all its content blocks from this page. Note: if the content block is associated with a unique page such as **Events** or **Updates**, this won't delete the content from the project, only this page.
4. Once you've finished, click **Save**.

![image - 2024-03-11T123132.816.png](/storage/articles/9493633464079.png)

*Important: deleting the content group will also delete all its content blocks from this page.*

*Note: if the content block is associated with a unique page such as Events or Updates, this won't delete the content from the project, only this page.*

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