The Column block is used within a Columns block to create individual columns in a multi-column layout. You cannot add a Column block directly; it must be added inside a Columns block.
Adding a Column
- Add aย Columns blockย first
- Click theย “+”ย button inside the Columns block
- Selectย “Column”ย to add a new column
- Add content blocks inside the column
Column Settings
Width
Control the width of the column:
- Equal Width: All columns share equal width (default)
- Custom Width: Set a specific width for this column
- Use percentage or fixed pixel widths
Vertical Alignment
Align content vertically within the column:
- Top: Align content to the top (default)
- Center: Center content vertically
- Bottom: Align content to the bottom
Adding Content
Add any blocks inside a column:
- Text blocks (paragraphs, headings)
- Media blocks (images)
- Design blocks (buttons, separators)
- Other blocks as needed
Styling Options
Colors
- Background Color: Set background color for the column
- Text Color: Set default text color
- Heading Color: Set color for headings
- Button Color: Set color for buttons
- Link Color: Set color for links
Typography
Set typography defaults for column content:
- Font size
- Font family
- Font weight
- Line height
- Letter spacing
- Text transform
- Text decoration
Spacing
- Block Gap: Control spacing between blocks within the column
Borders
Add borders to the column:
- Border color
- Border radius
- Border style
- Border width
Best Practices
- Equal Content: Try to keep content heights similar across columns
- Consistent Styling: Use consistent styling within columns
- Mobile Considerations: Remember columns stack on mobile
- Content Balance: Distribute content evenly across columns
Troubleshooting
See theย Columns Block documentationย for troubleshooting tips, as column issues are typically related to the parent Columns block.
Additional resources
Use the links below for more information and guidance on adding blocks. Keep in mind that these articles are general information related to the WordPress Editor and building with blocks. Email Customizer does not utilize all blocks or functionality due to the limited capabilities of emails.
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