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Sep 25, 2026

HP Story Listing Block

When you pick a post from your site, the block fills in the story details for you and keeps them up to date when the post changes. The HP Story Listing block is only available on pages that use the Default News Homepage template. To learn more about that template, see The News Homepage. When…

Sep 25, 2026

Scrolling Spotlight Block

The Scrolling Spotlight block shows a large photo that fills the screen and stays in place while a series of short statements scrolls up over it. Use it to walk visitors through a few key messages, one at a time, against a single memorable image. It’s a storytelling block for marketing pages: homepages, admissions and…

Sep 25, 2026

Separator Block

When to use it Use the Separator block when you want to: If the next section needs a title, use a heading. If you want a photo or video to break up the story, use a block that works in Immersive posts, such as the Image Grid Block, the Video Block or the Thumbnail Gallery…

Sep 25, 2026

Category Callout Block

A Category Callout works best for a topic that matters to your audience and that you publish about regularly. It signals “this is something we’re known for” and gives visitors a quick path into that topic. For help deciding what belongs on your homepage, see Creating a Homepage. When to use it Use the Category…

Sep 25, 2026

Due Dates Block

The Due Dates block shows visitors a deadline that updates on its own. Use it to tell people when they can expect something to be finished, or how early they need to send a request before an event. Because the block does the date math for you, the dates on your page never go out…

Sep 17, 2025

Featured People Block

Use Cases The Featured People block provides an effective way to spotlight individuals. The block allows creators to display a person’s headshot, name and title, along with a link to an external resource. While it’s often used to highlight a single person, the block also supports the display of multiple profiles so creators can showcase…

Sep 17, 2025

Post Summary Block

Use Cases The Post Summary block gives readers a summary of a post’s contents. This makes the post easier to skim and understand at a glance. By offering context beyond the headline, it provides clarity which can spark greater interest from readers. This in turn can help improve reader retention. Features Unlike other blocks, the…

Dec 11, 2024

Vertical Video Block

Use Cases This block is perfect for embedding a YouTube video that has a vertical orientation. Unlike a standard video embed, this block is optimized for sharing short-form video content created for YouTube Shorts. The block also allows you to introduce your video with a title and teaser copy, and features a myriad of colors…

Nov 16, 2024

Button Spotlight Block

The Button Spotlight block is a visually engaging way to highlight a call-to-action (CTA) within the NC State Theme. It combines a bold button with optional supporting content to draw attention and encourage user interaction. How to Use Best Practices Example Here’s how the Button Spotlight might appear: Accessibility Notes The Button Spotlight block makes…

Aug 22, 2024

Floated Gravity Form

This block is only featured in the Landing Page Builder. Use Cases The Floated Gravity Form allows you to embed a colorful, eye-catching version of any Gravity Form on your landing page, “floated” to the side of your page content. This block is useful for pages built with the Landing Page Builder, where maximizing conversion…