Removing a flexible block
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If you need to remove a flexible block from a page on your WordPress site, you can do so through the WordPress editor. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you remove a flexible block:
Steps to Remove a Flexible Block
- Log in to the WordPress Dashboard:
- Enter your username and password to access your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to the Pages Section:
- On the left-hand menu, click on
Pages
. - From the dropdown, select
All Pages
.
- On the left-hand menu, click on
- Find the Page Containing the Flexible Block:
- Use the search bar at the top right to quickly find the specific page you want to edit.
- Alternatively, scroll through the list to locate the page.
- Edit the Page:
- Hover over the page you want to edit, and click on
Edit
which appears under the page title.
- Hover over the page you want to edit, and click on
- Locate the Flexible Block:
- Scroll down the page editor until you find the
Flexible content blocks
section. - Expand the section by clicking on it to see all the blocks within that section.
- Scroll down the page editor until you find the
- Remove the Block:
- Identify the block you want to remove.
- Click on the minus icon (
-
) located at the top right of the block. This icon is usually accompanied by a delete or remove label.
- Confirm Deletion:
- Some themes or plugins may ask for confirmation before permanently deleting the block. If prompted, confirm that you want to remove the block.
- Save Changes:
- Once you’ve removed the block, scroll up and click
Update
to save the changes to the page.
- Once you’ve removed the block, scroll up and click
Tips for Removing Flexible Blocks
- Review Content: Before deleting a block, make sure to review its content to ensure that you no longer need it.
- Backup Content: If you think you might need the content later, consider copying the block’s content to a safe place before deletion.
- Test Changes: After removing the block and updating the page, visit the page on your website to ensure everything looks as expected.
By following these steps, you can efficiently remove any flexible blocks from your pages, helping to keep your content organised and relevant.