The Content element is the most basic building block in Composer and accepts any text, image, embed, link, or rich content, including buttons and media. Add it from the Standard tab; one is included by default on every new Composer page.
💡Quick answers
- Where is the Content element located? On the Standard tab of the Element Library. One Content element is added by default to every new Composer page.
- Adding content to a Content element? Click 'Click here to add content' to open the Finalsite editor, then type, paste, or use the toolbar to insert images, links, and buttons.
- Pasting text without keeping the source formatting? Use Ctrl + Shift + V on PC or Cmd + Shift + V on Mac to paste cleanly into the Content element.
- Is it possible to create a button inside a Content element? Yes. Use the editor's button feature; see 'How to make a button in Composer' for the full walkthrough.
- Can the background color of a Content element be changed? No. Background color is controlled by the site's global theme and CSS, not element settings. Check the Style Guide for any approved variants.
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 Content element is the most basic building block in Composer, and it can accept any kind of text, image, or rich content. Use a content element for unique content that is not generated by other Finalsite modules. Content elements can contain images, embeds, links, or any other content you want to add.
TIP: Don't forget to Clear your formatting when adding pasted text into a Content element!
One Content element is added by default to a new Composer page. To add one, open up your Element Library on a Composer page. Go to the Standard tab and select Content.
Content element settings
There is a lot you can do in a Content element beyond the common element settings. It is open-ended and will accept just about any type of content, whether it's text, images, media, or whatever else you want to showcase.
After you add a Content element to your page, selecting Click here to add content will bring up the Finalsite editor, allowing you to type or paste in text, add images, and more. Inside the editor, you can insert links and even create a button!
Clear formatting tip!
- Paste text in the white space from another source but be sure to clear formatting using these key shortcuts:
- Ctrl + Shift + V = PC computer
- Cmd + Shift + V = Apple computer
⚠️ Important Note
The background color of standard Content Elements is determined by your site's global theme and CSS. The background color of an element cannot be manually changed within the element settings or editing toolbar. To see if there are other visual styles available in your site's setup, please refer to your Style Guide, as discussed in the article, "Customize with content cards in Composer". The availability depends on your specific package and theme.
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