Add an existing dynamic block to the stage

  1. Navigate to the Page Builder workspace on the target page, block, product, or category.

  2. In the Page Builder panel, expand Add Content and drag a Dynamic Block placeholder to the stage.

    Dragging a dynamic block placeholder to the stage

  3. Hover over the empty dynamic block container to display the toolbox and choose the Settings ( Settings icon ) icon.

    Dynamic Block toolbox

  4. On the Edit Dynamic Block page, click Select Dynamic Block and use the list to select the block.

    Selecting a dynamic block

    In the list, find the dynamic block that you want to insert, and click Select. Then, click Add Selected.

    Selecting a dynamic block in the list

    A summary of the dynamic block information appears below.

    Dynamic Block Summary

  5. Set Template to one of the following:

    OptionDescription
    Dynamic Block Block TemplateAdds a standalone block.
    Dynamic Block Inline TemplateInserts the block content into text.

    Dynamic block template

  6. Complete the Advanced settings as needed.

  7. When complete, click Save to apply the settings and return to the Page Builder workspace.

Advanced Settings

  1. To control the positioning of the dynamic block within the parent container, choose an Alignment:

    OptionDescription
    DefaultApplies the alignment default setting that is specified in the style sheet of the current theme.
    LeftAligns the list along the left border of the parent container, with allowance for any padding that is specified.
    CenterAligns the list in the center of the parent container, with allowance for any padding that is specified.
    RightAligns the block along the right border of the parent container, with allowance for any padding that is specified.
  2. Set the Border style that is applied to all four sides of the dynamic block container:

    OptionDescription
    DefaultApplies the default border style that is specified by the associated style sheet.
    NoneDoes not provide any visible indication of the container borders.
    DottedThe container border appears as a dotted line.
    DashedThe container border appears as a dashed line.
    SolidThe container border appears as a solid line.
    DoubleThe container border appears as a double line.
    GrooveThe container border appears as a grooved line.
    RidgeThe container border appears as a ridged line.
    InsetThe container border appears as an inset line.
    OutsetThe container border appears as an outset line.
  3. If you set a border style other than None, complete the border display options:

    OptionDescription
    Border ColorSpecify the color by choosing a swatch, clicking the color picker, or by entering a valid color name or equivalent hexadecimal value.
    Border WidthEnter the number of pixels for the border line width.
    Border RadiusEnter the number of pixels to define the size of the radius that is used to round each corner of the border.
  4. (Optional) Specify the names of CSS classes from the current style sheet to apply to the container.

    Separate multiple class names with a space.

  5. Enter values, in pixels, for the Margins and Padding to determine the outer margins and inner padding of the dynamic block container.

    Enter the corresponding values in the diagram.

    Container areaDescription
    MarginsThe amount of blank space that is applied to the outside edge of all sides of the container. Options: Top / Right / Bottom / Left
    PaddingThe amount of blank space that is applied to the inside edge of all sides of the container. Options: Top / Right / Bottom / Left

Edit dynamic block container settings

  1. Hover over the dynamic block container to display the toolbox and choose the Settings ( Settings icon ) icon.

    Dynamic Block toolbox

  2. If needed, change the dynamic block:

    • Click Select Dynamic Block.

      Selecting another dynamic block

    • In the list of active dynamic blocks, click Select for the block that you want to add.

  3. Update the remaining settings as needed.

  4. When complete, click Save to apply the settings and return to the Page Builder workspace.

Duplicate a dynamic block

  1. Hover over the dynamic block container to display the toolbox and choose the Duplicate ( Duplicate icon ) icon.

    The duplicate appears just below the original.

    Duplicating a dynamic block

  2. To move the new dynamic block to a different position, hover over its container, and then choose Move ( Move icon ) in the toolbox.

  3. Select and drag the dynamic block until the red guideline appears at the new position.

    The top and bottom borders of each container appear as dashed lines while the dynamic block is moved.