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<\/p>\n\n\n\nGo to the List of Blocks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Read More <\/em>block allows you to add links in the query loop block<\/a> that direct visitors to the posts. With this block, you get more flexibility to customize the Read More links and make them look appealing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou can also type \/read-more and hit enter in a new paragraph block to add the Read More block quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detailed instructions on adding blocks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each block has its own toolbar which contains unique controls that let you customize or configure the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Read More block has the following options on its toolbar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transform to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you click the Transform button, you\u2019ll see the options to convert the Read More block into Columns and Group blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Block moving tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere are two block-moving tools for the Read More block. The six dots icon lets you drag and drop the Read More block and reposition it anywhere on the editor, while the up and down arrows let you move the Read More block up or down on the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get more information about moving a block within the editor.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBold and Italics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bold and italics formatting have their own formatting buttons on the toolbar for your convenience. Alternatively, use keyboard shortcuts when formatting. The shortcuts are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More Text Formatting Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you click the down arrow icon, the toolbar will open a drop-down menu that contains more text formatting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEvery block has specific options in the block settings panel. To open it, select the block and click the cog icon next to the Publish button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you enable the Open in new tab<\/em> option, the link will load the post in a new tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Text and background colors can be set on a per-block basis, allowing you to call attention to important content. Pick a color from the suggestions, or add a custom color using the color picker or by adding a color code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSee this guide for more information about changing colors.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typography settings allow you to change a block\u2019s font size, appearance, line height, letter casing, and spacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGet more details about changing typography settings.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dimensions settings allow you to customize the padding and margin for the block. Padding is the space between the block outline and the block content, while margin is the gap to other blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLearn more about dimension controls.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Border settings allow you to create a border for the selected block. You can define the border width value using one of the six available unit options, similar to padding and margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLearn more about border settings.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGo to the List of Blocks The Read More block allows you to add links in the query loop block that direct visitors to the posts. With this block, you get more flexibility to customize the Read More links and make them look appealing To add a Read More block, click the (+) icon to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false},"category":[80,91],"class_list":["post-15779630","helphub_article","type-helphub_article","status-publish","hentry","category-customization","category-theme-blocks"],"revision_note":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/15779630","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/helphub_article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15779630"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/15779630\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16365175,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/15779630\/revisions\/16365175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15779630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=15779630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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