Use a widget to position a block
The CMS Static Block widget gives you the ability to place an existing content block nearly anywhere in your store.
Step 1: Choose the widget type
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On the Admin sidebar, go to Content > Elements > Widgets.
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In the upper-right corner, click Add Widget.
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In the Settings section, set Type to
CMS Static Blockand click Continue. -
Verify that the Design Theme is set to the current theme and click Continue.
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In the Storefront Properties section, do the following:
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For Widget Title, enter a descriptive title for the widget.
This title is visible only from the Admin.
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For Assign to Store Views, select the store views where the widget is visible.
You can select a specific store view, or
All Store Views. To select multiple views, hold down the Ctrl key (PC) or the Command key (Mac) and click each option. -
(Optional) For Sort Order, enter a number to determine the order this item appears with others in the same part of the page. (
0= first,1= second,3= third, and so on.)
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Step 2: Complete the widget layout updates
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In the Layout Updates section, click Add Layout Update.
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Set Display On to the category, product, or page where you want the block to appear.
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To place the block on a specific page, do the following:
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Choose the Page where you want the block to appear.
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Choose the Block Reference that identifies the place where the block is displayed on the page.
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Accept the default setting for Template, which is set to
CMS Static Block Default Template.
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Layout update options
| Field | Description |
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| Categories | |
| Anchor Categories | Displays the widget on the anchor category page. Categories - Categories where the anchor is displayed. Options: All / Specific CategoriesContainer - Set the container to the part of the page layout where you want to display the widget. Template - Determines the theme of the layout. |
| Non-Anchor Categories | Displays the widget on the non-anchor category page. Categories - Categories where the anchor is displayed. Options: All / Specific CategoriesContainer - Set the container to the part of the page layout where you want to display the widget. Template - Determines the theme of the layout. |
| Products | |
| All Product Types | Displays the widget on either a specific type of product page, or on all product pages. Products - Products for which the widget is displayed. Options: All / Specific ProductsContainer - Set the container to the part of the page layout where you want to display the widget. Template - Determines the theme of the layout. |
| Generic Pages | |
| All Pages | Displays the widget on all pages. Container - Set the container to the part of the page layout where you want to display the widget. Template - Determines the theme of the layout. |
| Specified Page | Displays the widget on a specific page. Options: Page - Pages for which the widget is displayed. Container - Set the container to the part of the page layout where you want to display the widget. Template - Determines the theme of the layout. |
| Page Layouts | Displays the widget on pages with a certain layout. Page - Pages for which the widget is displayed. Container - Set the container to the part of the page layout where you want to display the widget. Template - Determines the theme of the layout. |
Step 3: Place the block
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In the left panel, select Widget Options.
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Click Select Block… and choose the block that you want to place from the list.
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When complete, click Save.
The app now appears in the list.
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When prompted, follow the instructions at the top of the page to update the index and page cache.
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Return to your storefront to verify that the block appears in the correct location.
To move the block, you can reopen the widget or try a different page or block reference.
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