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# Configure a content block

# Configure a 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

To configure a content block, define it in the appropriate form.

## Before you begin

Role required: content_admin or admin

## Procedure

1. Perform one of the following actions to create a content block.
   * Navigate to Content ManagementBlocks\[Block type\]New. The form for creating the selected block type opens.
   * Navigate to Content ManagementBlocksAll and select the type of content to create from the list.
   * Edit a content page and add a stub block of the desired content block type. Click the link in the stub block.
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2. Complete the content block form and save it.
3. Add the content block [to any content page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pGgPE3AuDzGQK5CgIj4bcA "After you define the page settings, set the content of the page by adding content blocks. Setting content blocks is similar to how you add content to homepages.").
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**Related concepts**   

* [Catalog cart block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VrC41aML8sdOYM1Gt3btvw "The catalog cart block is a dynamic block provided in the base system.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [View CMS block tags](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MbxUm4bX738pLeMBsNFFnA "View CMS block tags, which are used for advanced block creation and site flexibility.")
* [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.")
* [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.")
* [Format an image as a static HTML block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/POPi6p9OKIlHICauGNIAug "An easy way to add an image to a CMS page is to use a static HTML block. After the block is created, you can reuse it throughout the site.")
* [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.")
* [Integrate Live Feed with CMS](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dNQNs7l1iJ7YDTAT1zRqrg "You can provide access to Live Feed from pages built in the Content Management System (CMS). For example, allow an end user to access your company feed via the ESS portal.")
* [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 a detailed content block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1o~TI~YAshBtsKrg1gRrxQ "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.")
* [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.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Types of content blocks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/j2Puteb935NoTtzLYt95dA "Content blocks, which make up content pages, are reusable pieces of content defined within the system.")
* [Content Management and the Apache Jelly engine](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pJH_jHVjybRBPVwHb5rNrQ "Apache Jelly is a Java-based and XML-based scripting and processing engine for turning XML into executable code.")

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