# Content Block Toolbar
### Overview
The **Add Block** content toolbar, found in templates, provides a variety of content blocks. Mix and match blocks and refine the layout of your post to maximize engagement with your content. Each row can have maximum of 3 content blocks.
Common content block properties and layout actions include:
* Ability to **set properties** for the background color, heading color, and text color
* Ability to **insert a column** to left/right of a block
* Ability to **insert a row** above/below a block
* Ability to **increase block width** by 33% when there are two or more blocks in a row
* Ability to **decrease block width** by 33% when there are two or more blocks in a row
* Ability to **duplicate** a content block
* Ability to **remove** a content block
* Ability to **move a block up or down** in the post
* Ability to **duplicate or remove** the entire content block row.
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### **Cover**
Click on this block to add a full-width cover image to your post. After adding the block, you can further edit the cover image within it. Please note that each post can only have **one** cover block. Once the **Cover** block is added, the option will be grayed out in the **Add Block** menu.
**Replace Image:** Click the button to be taken to the cover image edit menu
Along the right hand side of the **Add Image** pop-up menu, you can adjust your images **Display Settings**, **Add Links**, and view the **Details** of the image.
* **Display Settings:** Adjust the image size to fit the block space and specify the Alt text, which will be displayed instead of the image if it fails to load on a user's screen.
* **Add Links:** To make the banner image clickable, select your desired link type from the drop-down menu, and then copy and paste the link into the URL field below.
* **Details:** In this section, you can find specific information about your selected cover image. You can view the file name under which it was uploaded, the date of upload, and the file size.
At the bottom of the **Add Image** menu, you have the option to **Replace** the photo, **Edit Image**, or **Delete** the image.
* **Delete:** This option allows you to remove the photo from your cover block without deleting the entire block itself.
* **Replace:** Upload images from your computer, browse Media added in your network's media libraries, add screenshots and recordings from Mango Recorder, insert GIFs, feature an image directly that is hosted through a different URL, or choose one of many available stock images from the [Unsplash Photo Library](https://unsplash.com/). MangoApps allows for image uploads of the following file type: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, and bmp
* **Edit Image:** By clicking this option, you can access the edit menu and also review the **Display Settings** overview from the previous menu.
* **Image Edit**: This menu allows you the option to overwrite instances of the image with your new edits throughout your network. You can also choose to save it as a new image instead.
* **Edit Menu:** Below the image, you will find seven editing options. You can crop the image, rotate it clockwise or counter-clockwise, flip it vertically or horizontally, and undo or redo any edits made during the editing session.
**Three-Dot Menu**
From this menu you can set the block properties, insert a row above or below your cover block, or remove the block entirely.
* **Set Properties:** From this menu you have the option to customize colors in your cover block, choose image size, and toggle overlay options.
* **Background Color:** This option allows you to choose a solid color for your block if you do not wish to feature an image.
* **Text Color:** Your title's text color
* **Show Overlay:** Toggle the dark banner behind your title text on or off
* **Show Image:** Toggle the background image off to use a solid color background instead for the block.
* **Image Size:** Adjust the image size to fit the block space.
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### Image
This block enables you to add a standalone image to your post.
* **Replace Image:** Click the button to access the Add Image edit menu. In this menu, you can upload your own image, modify display properties, and adjust other settings. For further details about the **Add Image** edit menu, click [here](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/posts#1.-cover).
* **3-Dot Action Menu:** The **3-Dot Menu** allows you to **Set Properties** for the block, **Insert** other blocks around the current block, **Duplicate** the block, and **Remove** the block.
* **Set Properties:** Choose a background color for your block if your image does not fill the block space.
* **Insert Block Options:** Insert new blocks to the right, left, above, or below the current block.
* **Duplicate Block:** Create a duplicate of the block beneath the current block.
* **Remove Block:** Delete the current block.
{% hint style="info" %}
Use the menu on the left hand side to quickly adjust the order of your current block by clicking the arrow to move the block a row up,  arrow to move the block a row down. \
You can also click  to quickly duplicate the block and  to delete the current block.
{% endhint %}
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### Video
This block allows your to add a video to your post.
* **Replace Video:** Click this button to enter the **Add Video** pop-up menu.
* **Upload:** This option allows you to directly upload video files from your computer. The supported file types include mp4, mov, avi, wmv, and mpeg. When you upload a video file, it will be stored in your network's file library. In the optional **Select Destination** section, you can specify the file to which the upload will be directed.
* **Media:** Choose a video from your network's file library. You can sort this media to show **All Media Files** or specific files within the **Network Drive**. This search can be refined even further by filtering items by videos **Uploaded By Me** or videos **Uploaded by Anyone**. \
Click on a video thumbnail to view the details.
* **My Recordings:** Select from the recordings captured and saved in your **Mango Recorder** app. You can view the details of each recording on the right-hand side.
* **Fetch From URL:** Fetch From URL: If you have a video link hosted on another website, you can directly retrieve it by copying and pasting the link into the URL text box.
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### Audio
You can include audio files within your posts. Supported file types include WAV, MP3, and WMA.
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### Text
This block enables you to add text content. You can customize the color and format of the header and body text individually using the floating text toolbar.
{% hint style="info" %}
Title spaces in text and cover blocks have a character limit of 100. The body of a text block has a generous character limit of over 7000+.
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The floating text toolbar provides the ability to add hyperlinks and phone numbers. Additionally, the color selection tool offers the option to insert a specific color's hex code if it is not available in the preset palette. This allows for customization of posts within your company's style guidelines.
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### Do Not Translate (DNT) Option
Authors can **mark specific words or phrases** in the post body that should remain untranslated. This is useful for **company terms, acronyms, or brand-specific language**.
In the editor, select text → choose **Mark as Do Not Translate** from the toolbar.
Marked text is underlined with a **yellow dotted line** in the editor.
When the post is translated, the highlighted text remains exactly as written. This option is available for both **content posts and alert posts**.
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### Image + Text
This block combines the functions of both the **Image** and **Text** blocks into one. It includes the **Add Image** edit menu and the floating text edit bar found in the standalone blocks. Additionally, this block introduces a new feature in the 3-Dot menu called **Image Position**. With this option, you can choose the relative placement of the image in relation to the text.
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### Text Around Image
The Text Around Image block allows authors to wrap text around multiple images, adjust alignment, and customize block-specific background and text colors.
Layouts, styling, and text flow remain consistent across web, mobile, and email views, ensuring a professional reader experience on any device.
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### More Blocks
#### Basic
* **Quote:** Use this block to add a citation to your post. This block is designed specifically for text within quotation marks and does not support other types of content.
* **Button:** Add a 'Call to action' button to your post along with text. This button can be further customized. Change the button color, label color, position, size, and link as per your requirements.
* **Table:** Keep organized with **inline tables** that can be used to outline project plans, due dates, priorities, etc. You can also use the Advanced tab to style the table using the Custom CSS defined by the network admin. Admins can add CSS in **Admin Portal > Branding > Full Portal > Custom CSS**. This table block also has the option to stripe every other row.
* **Post:** Insert a block that links to a published post.. As an addition to the **3-Dot** menu, you can choose to display a short excerpt of the post within the block.
* **File:** Insert a block containing a link to a file from your network's library.
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#### Advanced
The Advanced options section in **+ More Blocks** provides ten ready-to-use, customizable blocks. These blocks pull live content from across the intranet and make it easy to build rich, engaging post layouts in just a few clicks, while maintaining consistency and accurate linking to source content.
* **Course** - When the Learn module is enabled, authors can add a Course block to insert active courses directly from the course catalog. The block automatically displays the course’s featured image, title, description, and call-to-action, all of which can be customized. Click **Map Insights** track engagement with the course call-to-action.
* **Event** - When the Calendar module is enabled, the Event block allows authors to select upcoming events and embed them into a post. The block renders the event’s featured image or color, start date, title, description, and call-to-action. The title, description, and call-to-action are fully editable, and all CTA clicks are captured through Click Map Insights.
* **File** - The File block lets authors select and embed files directly from the file listing. It automatically displays the file’s thumbnail, title, description, and call-to-action, with full customization available for these fields. Click Map Insights record all interactions with the file call-to-action.
* **Form** - When the Forms & Tracker module is enabled, the Form block allows authors to add forms from the form listing. The block renders the form’s icon, title, description, and call-to-action, all of which can be customized. Click Map Insights track user clicks on the form call-to-action.
* **Poll** - The Poll block enables authors to create inline polls directly within a post. The poll user interface, voting options, and results display are handled automatically, and user interactions with the poll are captured in Click Map Insights.
* **Post** - The Post block allows authors to embed existing posts for cross-referencing and added context. The block automatically displays the featured image, title, and summary of the embedded post, with the title, summary, and call-to-action fully customizable. Click Map Insights capture engagement with embedded post links.
* **Quiz** - When the Quiz module is enabled, the Quiz block lets authors add open quizzes from the quiz listing. The block displays the quiz’s featured image, title, description, and call-to-action, all of which can be customized. Click Map Insights capture all quiz call-to-action clicks.
* **Survey** - When the Survey module is enabled, the Survey block allows authors to embed open surveys from the survey listing. The block automatically displays the featured image, title, description, and call-to-action, with full customization supported. Click Map Insights capture engagement with survey call-to-action clicks.
* **Tracker** - When the Forms & Tracker module is enabled, the Tracker block enables authors to embed trackers from the tracker listing. The block displays the tracker’s icon, title, description, and call-to-action, all of which are customizable. Click Map Insights record all tracker call-to-action interactions.
* **Wiki** - When the Wiki module is enabled, the Wiki block allows authors to add wikis from the wiki listing. The block automatically shows the wiki’s icon, color, title, description, and call-to-action. All fields are customizable, and Click Map Insights capture user engagement with wiki links.
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### **Polls**
Utilize this option to incorporate a poll into your post. Polls serve as a convenient way to gather feedback on your content and actively engage with your readers. When adding a poll block to your post, you'll find various customization options available to help you maintain a cohesive and appealing visual style.
{% hint style="danger" %} Once you have published your post, you will be **UNABLE** be able to edit your Poll.
{% endhint %}
* **Your Poll Question:** This option allows you to name your poll or ask a question. This option also allows you to select an icon for your poll.
* **Poll Choices:** This option provides a dropdown menu which will let you pick the style of poll you would like to create. The **Custom** option will allow you to create **up to 10** custom responses for your poll. For more information on the dropdown option for **Poll Choices**, click [here](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/polls).
* **Select Style:** This option allows you to select the vertical or horizontal layout for your poll response options. For the **Yes, Maybe, No** option, you will have 2 additional options: Icon only or Emoji.
* **Advanced Option:**
* **Display Result Format as:** Choose between a Pie Chart or Bar Chart view
* **Poll end date:** Select an end date for your poll. Once the end date has passed, users will no longer be able to participate in the poll.
* **Show poll results to users:** Once a user has made a poll selection, you can allow them to see the results. By default, this setting will be **ON**.
* **Allow user to respond on multiple poll choices:** This setting is only allowed for **Custom** poll choices.
* **Make this an anonymous poll:** Select this choice to ensure that responses remain anonymous. By default, this setting is turned **OFF**. Please note: If this option is enabled, you won't have the ability to export results or access detailed responses beyond the summary overview.
* **Allow users to change their poll response:** This option allows users to change their response multiple times after making an initial selection. By default, this option is **OFF**.
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### People Block
The **People Block** allows authors to spotlight specific users directly within a post, making it useful for highlighting team members, contributors, or key contacts. Authors can search for and select up to **10 active users** (guest users are excluded), with each selected user appearing as an individual block stacked vertically.
{% hint style="success" %}
The block is always accessible, even if the People module is disabled.
{% endhint %}
For each user, key details such as the **profile image, full name, job title, and a “View Profile” button** are automatically populated.
While the profile image and link destination cannot be changed (clicking always opens the user’s profile in a new tab), authors can edit the:
* **Name**
* **Description/Job title (including line breaks and @mentions)**
* **Button label**.
Design customization is available through **Set Properties**, where authors can adjust picture size (Small 60px, Medium 120px, Large 220px), alignment (Left, Center, Right), and colors for the background, title, description, and button.
{% hint style="info" %}
The layout of the **People Block** adapts based on the column configuration.
In **Three Column or Two-Third layouts**, Left or Right alignment displays the image and text side-by-side, while Center alignment places the image above the text.
In **Half and Half layouts**, a Large image always appears above the text, while Medium and Small images display side-by-side for Left/Right alignment and above the text for Center alignment.
In **One-Third layouts**, the image always appears above the text regardless of alignment or size.
Like other post blocks, each People Block can be **moved, duplicated, or deleted**, and individual user blocks can be managed independently.
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