Adding a new block

Go to the List of Blocks

There are several ways to add a block to your post or page from the admin screen of the WordPress block editor when you are editing your post or page.

You can use the Block Inserter + icon to add a block. You can also use a shortcut slash command to quickly add blocks or use the More options on any of the block’s toolbar to add a block. You can also move blocks or search for a block in your post or page.

How to add blocks using the Block Inserter

There are three ways to add a block using the + icon (also called the Block Inserter).

  1. Block inserter icon in the top toolbar
  2. Block inserter icon to the right of an empty block
  3. Block inserter icon in between blocks