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# Types of content blocks

# Types of content blocks {#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

Content blocks, which make up content pages, are reusable pieces of content defined
within the system.
Each content block can be used for a different type of content.
* **[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 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.

**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**   

* [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.")
* [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.")
* [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.")  
**Related reference**   

* [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.")