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The Text block adds static written content to a layout - labels, headings, instructions, or any other text that you write once and stays the same for every user who views the page. Unlike field labels (which are tied to a specific data field), Text blocks are purely decorative and informational. The content never changes based on record data.

When to use it

  • Section headings that divide a form into labeled areas, like "Contact Information" or "Billing Details".
  • Help text above or below a form that explains what users are filling in.
  • Instruction paragraphs on a dashboard telling new users what to do.
  • Descriptive labels for groups of related fields that need more explanation than a simple field label provides.
  • Decorative dividers with text to visually separate parts of a layout.

How to add it

  1. Open the layout editor.
  2. Click Add Block in the position where you want the text to appear.
  3. Select Text from the block type list.
  4. Type or paste the text you want to display.
  5. Use the formatting controls to adjust font size, color, weight, or alignment as needed.
  6. Save and publish your layout.

Configuration options

  • Typography : Choose text size from Small through Extra-Extra-Large. Use larger sizes for section headings and smaller sizes for help text.
  • Color : Set the text color, background color, or link color to match your brand.
  • Padding and Margin : Control the space inside and around the text block to get the spacing exactly right.
  • Border : Add a border around the text block and set corner rounding with the Radius setting - useful for creating callout-style notes.
  • Alignment : Left, center, or right align the text within the block.

Example

You're building a customer intake form with fields for personal information, service preferences, and payment details. You add three Text blocks as section headings: Customer Information above the name and contact fields, Service Preferences above the service type and frequency fields, and Billing Details above the payment fields. Each heading uses the Large text size and is styled in bold, giving the form a clear, organized structure that's easy to scan.

Tips

  • Use Text blocks sparingly - too much static text can clutter a layout. Stick to what genuinely helps the user.
  • For important notices or warnings, consider using a Group with a colored background to make the text stand out.
  • If you need text that changes based on record data (like showing a contact's name as a heading), use the Header widget instead.
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