Blocks are content chunks that can be used (and re-used) on pages. The UCOP website uses 5 types of blocks, and each can be used on certain kinds of pages.

Read more about blocks or use the links below to learn more about and perform specific tasks related to various block types.

Understanding blocks

All block types

Summary of different block types and how they are stored and used.

Flex blocks

Applicable to: landing pages, content pages | Skill level: easy

Create a new flex block for use on a landing page and/or content page.

Contact blocks

Applicable to: landing pages, content pages | Skill level: easy

Create a new contact block for a department, unit or program.

Link list blocks

Applicable to: content pages | Skill level: easy

Create a new link list block for use on a content page.

Staff blocks

Applicable to: category/list pages, content pages, landing pages | Skill level: easy

Create a new staff block for use on a category page, content page, and/or in the leadership block of a landing page.

Category item blocks

Applicable to: category/list pages | Skill level: intermediate

Create a new category item block for use on a category page.

Reordering blocks

To change the order in which blocks display, see Reordering assets.

Removing blocks

See: Deleting assets.