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What is a Block?

A block is everything you can add to a Decipad notebook.
Some of the available blocks are tables, images, paragraphs, calculations and widgets.

Add a Block​

To add a new block to your notebook:

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  1. Click the + button next to an empty line,
  2. Select any block from the menu.

Alternatively, to add a block with the keyboard, open up the block menu by typing / on a new empty like and write the name of the block. Press Enter to select and add the block to your notebook.

Move a Block​

Rearrange all blocks in the notebook.

To move a block on your notebook:

  1. Hover the block you want to move,
  2. Hold the ⸬ button that appears on the left and move the block to the place you desire. See where the block can be placed when a blue line appears.
  3. Let go of the ⸬ button when you find a new spot for your block.

Delete a Block​

  • To delete a block, hover the block you want to delete, click the ⸬ button that appears on the left, and then click Delete.

Duplicate a Block​

  • To duplicate a block, hover the block you want to duplicate. Click the ⸬ button that appears on the left and select Duplicate.

Hide a Block from a Reader​

Hide blocks from readers when you publish your notebook.

  • To hide a block from a reader, hover the block you want to hide. Click the ⸬ button that appears on the left and select Hide from reader.
    Notice how your block fades and a new hidden icon appears on the left of the block.

  • To show a block to the reader again, hover the block you want to show. Click the ⸬ button that appears on the left and select Show to reader.
    Notice how the hidden icon disappears.


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