With patterns, you can save a block (or a group of blocks) to use later on any page or post on your site. If you’re repeatedly adding the same block or group of blocks, patterns will save you a lot of time. There are two types of patterns: Synced and Unsynced.

Synced patterns

If a Synced pattern is edited, the changes will apply to all instances where that pattern is used across the website.

How to add a synced pattern to a Page or Post

  1. Navigate to the page/post where you want to use a pattern and enter Edit mode.
  2. Select the + button at the top left hand corner of the editor to add a new block to the page/post.
  3. In the left-side panel of options, select the tab to the far right with a double triangle icon (on hover, it should say “Synced patterns”).
Example of Synced Patterns tab shown in the top of the Page editor
  1. Click on the name of one your desired pattern from the options or drag and drop it onto the page/post in the appropriate space.
  2. Publish your changes.

My Patterns (Unsynced)

The information in an Unsynced pattern can be edited freely without affecting the original set of blocks in the pattern or any other instances where it is used.

How to add an Unsynced pattern to a Page or Post

  1. In the page/post editor, select the + button at the top left hand corner of the editor to add a new block to the page/post.
  2. In the left-side panel of options, select the tab labeled Patterns > My Patterns.
  3. Click on the name of the pattern or drag and drop it onto the page/post.
Example of My Patterns section in the block tabs

Past ceremonies

You can easily set up a new past ceremonies page or edit an existing page with patterns. The blocks used to create the patterns were commonly used in older past ceremony pages.

How to start a new past ceremonies page

  1. Navigate to the Pages section of the dashboard and select Add New Page
  2. Add a title for your page
  3. To add a template for December Recognition:
    • Select the + button at the top left hand corner of the editor
    • In the left side panel of options, select the tab labeled Patterns > Past Ceremonies
    • Click on the December Recognition pattern (you may have to scroll down in the panel to see the pattern)

How to update the December Recognition pattern information

  1. Once the pattern has been added to the page, enter the information into the blocks for the details that are required
    • Add the December Recognition YouTube video URL
    • Enter the date and location information
    • Add the program PDF link to the button
    • Add photo and video links
    • Update the keynote speaker and grand marshal information in the listing block
  2. Blocks that are not needed can be removed, and any additional blocks can be added to the page

How to add the May Commencement pattern to a past ceremonies page

  1. Navigate to the page you would like to edit
  2. Click at the end of the intro paragraph and press Enter/Return on your keyboard to create a new line
  3. Click the + button at the top left hand corner of the editor
  4. In the left side panel of options, select the tab labeled Patterns > Past Ceremonies
  5. Click on the May Commencement pattern (you may have to scroll down in the panel to see the pattern)
  6. This pattern includes anchor links to the May Commencement and December Recognition sections. The buttons are already set up to work.
  7. Once the pattern has been added to the page, enter the information into the blocks for the detail that are required.
    • Add the May Commencement YouTube video URL
    • Enter the date and location information
    • Add the program PDF link to the button
    • Add photo and video links
    • Update the keynote speaker and grand marshal information in the listing block
    • Update the honorary degree information in the listing block
  8. Blocks that are not needed can be removed, and any additional blocks can be added to the page