Adding and editing sections

Sections are the first-level building pieces of a template or layout. Use them for major page regions: hero, post list, newsletter band, feature grid, footer area, and similar.

Unlike blocks, sections can be added directly to a template or layout. They usually include layout, spacing, color, feed, and container settings because they control a full region of the page.

Add a section

  1. Open the template or layout you want.
  2. Use Add Section to Template or the insert control shown by the builder.
  3. Pick a section option. Some options are prepared starting layouts based on the same underlying section type, so the dialog can offer more choices without making you build every block from zero.
  4. Select the section and adjust its settings.

Reorder

Drag sections in the structure tree, or use keyboard shortcuts when a section is selected. Sections on a layout affect every page using that layout; sections on a template affect that template only.

Duplicate or delete

  • Duplicate: context menu or ⌘/Ctrl + D when the section is selected and you are not typing.
  • Delete: Delete or Backspace when selected and not inside a text field.

Section settings

Section settings usually control the region: layout style, spacing, background, colors, containers, feed source, and the blocks allowed inside. Exact controls depend on the section type.

Some sections or settings require Pro. The builder shows tier badges and explains what is locked — see What requires Pro.

Download or publish

Structural changes need Download ZIP or Publish and an updated theme on Ghost.

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