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# Configure a static HTML block

# Configure a static HTML 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

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.

## Before you begin

Role required: content_admin or admin

## About this task

Anyone who edits their own HTML, Jelly, or Javascript may find the HTML editor in the
static block limited. The HTML editor can also add tags or formats that advanced
coders find unnecessary. For more advanced options, use [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.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContent ManagementBlocksStatic HTML.
2. Click New.
3. Complete the Static Content form.  
   {#t_StaticHTMLBlock__table_b1f_kg3_fr__entry__2}

   | Field | Input value |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Type a unique name for the static HTML content block. |
   | Category | Select a category to provide organization for the static HTML block. The category also determines the detail page in which static HTML block links open. Detail pages often display information in different ways. |
   | Frame | Select a border styling for the static HTML 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."). |
   | Active | Select this check box to make the block available for use. |
   | Conditional | Enter any scripted conditions to be applied. If selected, adds a Condition script field and Logged on check box to the form. |
   | Static Content | Enter [HTML code](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_UseHTMLFields&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) that determines the behavior of the static HTML block. |
   [Table 1. Static content form]

   {#t_StaticHTMLBlock__table_b1f_kg3_fr}
4. Click Submit.
* **[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.

**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 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 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 a content block](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LS4gI2XtPDodhjSB4lqvdA "To configure a content block, define it in the appropriate form.")
* [View CMS block tags](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MbxUm4bX738pLeMBsNFFnA "View CMS block tags, which are used for advanced block creation and site flexibility.")

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