Block List and Block Grid v16 Documentation #7598
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This is no longer present in v16
To match how they now display in the backoffice
This wording has changed.
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I think it's clear and with the updated images, it's up to date. Just check if the very complicated long urls of the images are really needed, I think it can be way simpler. Also I would like some extra information about headless environments.
| The **Block Grid** property editor enables editors to layout their content in the Umbraco backoffice. The content is made of Blocks that can contain different types of data. | ||
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| This article is a work in progress and may undergo further revisions, updates, or amendments. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. |
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This warning needs to go when you are done :)
| You will see the configuration options for adding Block Types to the Grid as shown below. | ||
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I put this remark here, but that applies to all images. To me, tthis url structure seems really weird. Isn't it just ./images?
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| You will also see the following additional configuration options. | ||
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| Advanced properties are also available for each Block, as shown below. | ||
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| * **Custom view** - Overwrites the AngularJS view for the block presentation in the Content editor. Use this view to make a more visual presentation of the Block or make your own editing experience by adding your own AngularJS controller to the view. | ||
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| These properties refer to how the Block is presented in the Block catalogue, when editors choose which Blocks to use for their content. |
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I would really like to emphasize that the appearance makes a huge difference to user experience. So i personally would prefer a 'info' block with something along those lines.
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| _This can also be tested via Postman as well if preffered._ | ||
| _This can also be tested via Postman as well if preferred._ |
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I really would like a section or chapter about using Block Grid in a headless environment.
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| The Data Type editor allows you to configure the following properties: |
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Just like in the block-grid-editor article, add a link to the 'available blocks' to the 'Setup block types' section on this page.
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📋 Description
Updates to existing pages for Block List Editor and Block Grid Editor, which document how to configure and use these property editors.
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