The News Articles Block

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he News Articles block in WordPress allows you to display the latest blog posts in a carousel format, providing an engaging way to showcase recent content. Here’s how to add and customize a News Articles block on your WordPress site.

Adding a News Articles Block

  1. Navigate to the News Articles Section:
    • Start by logging into your WordPress dashboard.
    • From the sidebar menu, select the appropriate post or page where you want to add the news articles block.
  2. Add a New News Articles Block:
    • Within the post or page editor, click on the + icon to add a new block.
    • Search for “News Articles” and select it from the available block types.

Customizing the News Articles Block

  1. Content Tab:
    • Heading: Add an optional heading to the news block. This will serve as a title for the section.
    • Button: Add a call-to-action button with a link, such as “View All,” to direct users to a full list of news articles.
  2. Settings Tab:
    • Section ID: Add an optional ID to enable smooth page scrolling to this section via on-page links.
    • Remove Bottom Margin: Toggle this option if you want to remove the default margin at the bottom of the block, making it sit flush with the block below it.

Example Configuration

  • Heading: Latest News
  • Button Text: View All
  • Button Link: https://yourwebsite.com/blog/
  • Section ID: latest-news
  • Remove Bottom Margin: No

With these settings, your news articles block will effectively display recent blog posts in a carousel format, enhancing user engagement and navigation on your website.

By following these steps and tips, you can create an attractive and functional news articles block on your WordPress site.