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Go to the List of Blocks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the Post Date block to display the date of the post. This block is primarily nested inside a query loop<\/a> block and helps to customize the appearance of the query loop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To add a Post Date block, click the Block Inserter<\/strong> icon when editing the page template. Search for the Post Date block<\/strong>. Click on it to add the block to your page template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video showing how to add Post Date block<\/em>
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You can also type \/post-date and hit enter in a new paragraph block to add the Post Date block quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to add Post Date block quickly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Detailed instructions on adding blocks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block toolbar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To view the block toolbar, click on the block and the toolbar will be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every block comes with unique toolbar icons. These block-specific controls allow you to manipulate the block right in the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Post Date block shows five buttons in the block toolbar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n