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# Configure a detailed content block

# Configure a detailed content block {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A detailed content block displays the content of an existing document, such as an
incident, knowledge article, or service management request. The document type determines the
page that a list of documents points to.

## Before you begin

Role required: content_admin or admin

## About this task

The block works with content types in the Default detail page
field. For more information, see [Configure a content type](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/h5yXg~WDl081vsrTNzaAMg "Users with the content_admin role can create a content type.").

If you plan to use a script to find a document, configure the form to add the
Script field if it is not displayed.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContent ManagementConfigurationPage Detail Settings.
2. Click New.
3. Complete the Detailed Content form.  
   {#t_DetailedContentBlock__table_jp3_mdc_gr__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Type a unique name for the Detailed Content block. |
   | Category | Select a category to provide organization for the detailed content block. If the block Type is Show the page's current document, the category displays content from any link of the same type. |
   | Frame | Select a border styling for the detailed content block. For more information, see [Format a frame](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/NyghGtetlBmxPTEUIUhGXA "Frames provide a way to manage decorative containers for content blocks and any other elements within the site. For example, one frame can be a container, made of div or span tags, that is styled with rounded corners."). |
   | Model Document | Select the document to display by default. |
   | Active | Select this check box to make the block available for use. |
   | Type | Select the behavior for the block. * Show a Specific Document: Displays the Model Document. * Show the page's current document: Displays the currently selected document. * Use a script to find a document: Uses the Script field to select a particular document. {#t_DetailedContentBlock__ul_yq4_ffc_gr} |
   | Conditional | Select the check box and enter any scripted conditions to be applied. Selecting this check box adds a Condition script field and Logged on check box to the form. |
   | Script | Enter a script to find an appropriate document if the Type is set to Use a script to find a document. Set the Return to the GlideRecord of the desired document. |
   [Table 1. Detailed Content form]

   {#t_DetailedContentBlock__table_jp3_mdc_gr}
4. Click Submit.
**Related concepts**   

* [Content blocks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/10IBm6HPSkM1sg4lE0xKOg "A block is a defined piece of content within the system that can be reused.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure a header block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d6HJpBR28Q2TS98dj6j10w "A header block is a visual element placed at the top of pages. It provides a place for branding and other important site-wide functionality.")
* [Create a navigation menu block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XwhxezcWVVsZGpR0ftBT5w "Navigation menu blocks enable you to create a menu of links to different content pages.")
* [Configure dynamic blocks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/D~~buuojD6HxK43nl_vKew "Use dynamic blocks to use scripting or to pull information from the system. Dynamic blocks are where most of your content resides.")
* [Customize the list block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JHvtnDa~lNlP~gc55W4emA "List blocks are content blocks that dynamically generate a list of links to records within the instance. When a user clicks a link in a list block, the associated information is displayed in a detail page determined by its content type.")
* [Configure a static HTML block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/OAC7stCZ5XtqfdSUyqhabA "Use static blocks for text that does not change. For example, use a static block for a site footer with only the company or organization name. A static HTML block allows any HTML code to be run within a page.")
* [Configure Flash movie blocks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CC6KYNEORqlgS~lUDh2A1g "Use a Flash movie block to embed any Flash movie (.swf file) as an attachment or by referencing a URL in a content page.")
* [Configure content links](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1oV3_uIjU18a9Qjndg4dQQ "Use content links to create navigational links to information outside your instance. Content links are the predecessors to navigation menus.")
* [Configure iFrames](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/NceaUYztp_V16mRPkiYaVQ "An iFrame embeds a URL on a page within a frame. It can embed external pages or render ServiceNow content.")
* [Configure a content block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LS4gI2XtPDodhjSB4lqvdA "To configure a content block, define it in the appropriate form.")

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