Block types
Blocks can be categorised into 3 types, Core Blocks, Variant Blocks and Specialist Blocks.
Core Blocks
Core Blocks provide the foundational elements of modern web design. Each Block adds a single HTML element to the document and will generally observe Normal Flow and Theme styles when added to the page.
- Container – grouping and layouts
- Text – custom typography
- Image ( Media ) – custom images
- Shape – SVG Icons and Shapes
Variant Blocks
Each of these are a variant of a Core Block with different preset options that fulfil a niche requirement. They also have a different icon for easier identification.
- Grid – a Container Block with a Layout > Display of Grid
- Headline – a Text Block with a Heading HTML tag eg. H1, H2, H3
- Button – a Text Block with a Anchor Link or Button HTML Tag
Specialist Blocks
Specialist blocks add dynamic or interactive features to a site,:
- Query – displaying lists of posts
- Accordion – an interactive accordion ( GB Pro )
- Tabs – an interactive set of tabs ( GB Pro )