The Container element holds other elements as a single unit on a Composer page, including any number of nested elements that can be saved together as a Shared element. It has no settings beyond the common element settings and cannot be deleted by admin users.
💡Quick answers
- What is a Container element used for? Holding other elements as a group. Useful for sharing several elements together as a single Shared element across pages.
- Is it possible to delete a Container element? No. Admin users cannot delete Container elements. Reach out to Finalsite Support to remove one.
- Sharing a Container element? Toggle Share on in element settings and save. Every element inside the Container is included when the Shared Container is added to another page.
- Can a Shared Container be orphaned for one-off edits? No. Unlike regular Shared elements, Shared Containers can only be edited from the Shared Element editor.
- What settings does the Container element have? None beyond the common element settings (Share, Title, Design controls).
What are Elements?
Elements are the fundamental building blocks of your Composer pages. Learn more about how elements work in the article, "Understanding elements" and read about each of the 5 tabs in the element library: Standard, Module, Layout, Social, and Shared.
The Container element is used to hold other elements on the page. You can drop any other elements into a Container element; it can hold as many elements as needed.
This element's primary purpose is for developers to use as part of the initial build of your site, but you may find other uses for it, as well. For example, you may want to add a number of elements to a Container and then convert it to a shared element to use on other pages.Â
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It's important to note that admin users are not able to delete Container Elements. If there is a Container Element you'd like to remove, reach out to Finalsite Support for help!
Element Settings
Container elements do not have any customization options beyond the common element settings.
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