Site Tagline block

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Use the Site Tagline block to display the tagline of the site on the page or to edit the site tagline.

Note: Updating this block and saving the template will apply the changes wherever the Site Tagline is used including the browser title bar, search results and the Tagline text field in Settings > General.

To add a Site Tagline block, click the Block Inserter icon when editing the page template. Search for the Site Tagline block. Click on it to add the block to your page template.

Note: The Site Tagline block is primarily used when editing the Template files in the Site Editor.

Video showing how to add the Site Tagline block

You can also type /site-tagline and hit enter in a new paragraph block to add the Site Tagline block quickly. 

How to add Site Tagline block quickly
How to add Site Tagline block quickly

Detailed instructions on adding blocks

Block Toolbar

To view the block toolbar, click on the block and the toolbar will be displayed.

Every block comes with unique toolbar icons. These block-specific controls allow you to manipulate the block right in the editor.

The Site Tagline block shows five buttons in the block toolbar:

  • Transform to
  • Drag icon
  • Move arrows
  • Change text alignment
  • More options
Site Tagline Block Toolbar
Site Tagline Block Toolbar

Transform to

Transform options for Site Tagline Block
Transform options for Site Tagline Block

Click on the “Transform” button to convert the Site Title block into a “Group” block or “Columns” block.

Drag icon

Drag icon in the Site Tagline Block
Drag icon in the Site Tagline Block

To drag and drop the block to a new location on the page template, click and hold the rectangle of dots, then drag to the new location. The blue separator line indicates where the block will be placed. Release the left mouse button when you find the new location to place the block.

Move arrows

Move arrows in the Site Tagline Block
Move arrows in the Site Tagline Block

The left and right arrow icons can be used to move the block left or right inside the group of nested blocks.

Get more information about moving a block within the editor.

Change text alignment

Change text alignment for the Site Tagline Block
Change text alignment for the Site Tagline Block

Click the “Change alignment” button in the Block toolbar to display the alignment drop-down. You can align the block text to the left, make it center-aligned or align it to the right.

More option

These controls give you the option to copy, duplicate, and edit your block as HTML.

Read about these and other settings.

Block Settings

In addition to the block toolbar, every block has specific options in the editor sidebar.

If you do not see the sidebar, click the ‘cog’ icon next to the Save button.

How to turn on the Block Settings sidebar
How to turn on the Block Settings sidebar
Block Settings in the Site Tagline Block
Block Settings in the Site Tagline Block

Color

You can customize the text color and background color for the Site Tagline block. The color options available will vary based on the theme. Pick a color from the suggestions, or add a custom color using the color picker or by adding a color code.

Color Settings in the Site Tagline Block
Color Settings in the Site Tagline Block

See this guide for more information about changing colors.

Typography

Typography settings allow you to change a block’s font size, appearance, line height, letter casing, and spacing.

Typography Settings in the Site Tagline Block
Typography Settings in the Site Tagline Block

Get more details about changing typography settings.

Dimensions

Dimension controls are used to control how groups of blocks are placed alongside one another, by changing the values for padding, margin, and other dimensions

Dimension settings in the Site Tagline block
Dimension settings in the Site Tagline block

Learn more about dimension controls.

Advanced

The “Advanced” tab lets you add CSS class(es) to your block. This will allow you to write custom CSS and styles to the block.

Advanced option in the selected Block
Advanced option in the selected Block

Changelog

  • Created 2022-04-04

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