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Upgrading to the Block Editor

Upgrade to the Block editor for easier article creation with less clicking, a cleaner interface, and powerful new features. Takes just a few clicks, and your content is preserved.

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The new Block editor makes creating and editing articles easier than ever.

With less clicking, a cleaner interface, more content elements, and the ability to transform and reorder blocks on the fly, it's designed to speed up your workflow. Plus, there are exciting new features on the way!

We recommend upgrading to the Block editor as we continue to add new features to improve your experience.

Ready to make the switch? Here's everything you need to know.

Identifying the Classic Editor

Not sure which editor you're using? Here's how to tell:

The Classic editor doesn't support slash commands. Try typing / in your article and if nothing happens, you're in the Classic editor. When you're using the Classic text editor, you'll notice a full toolbar at the top of your editor with buttons for formatting (highlighted in red below). The Block editor can show a shorter formatting toolbar too, so the slash test is the surer check.

You can also click the ⋯ More button in the top right. The Editor row names the editor your article uses.

How to Upgrade

Upgrading to the Block editor takes just a few clicks:

  1. Head to the article you want to upgrade
  2. Click Switch to Block editor under the Save button in the top right corner
  3. Click Save to complete the switch
You can also switch from the ⋯ More button: click Editor, then Block editor.

Once you've upgraded, you'll have access to all the powerful features the Block editor offers. You can start using slash commands, drag and drop blocks, and enjoy a more streamlined editing experience ✨

If your account started out on the Classic editor, a short formatting toolbar sits above the Block editor to help with the move. Click Hide on it once you're comfortable, and bring it back any time from ⋯ More with Show formatting toolbar.

Changed your mind? Click ⋯ More, then Editor, then Classic editor to switch back. That works as long as the article doesn't use anything the Classic editor can't show, like Steps, Tabs, a Decision tree or Variables.
If you'd like to have all of your articles upgraded at once, let us know and we can do that for you.

What's Next?

Now that you've upgraded, take some time to explore what the Block editor can do. Check out our Introduction to the Block Editor to learn about slash commands and other features, or dive into Working with Blocks to master the basics. The Editor help button under Save opens the full guide whenever you need it.

Happy editing 🎉

Your content will be preserved when you upgrade. It might look slightly different in the editor, but we've worked hard to maintain all your formatting. If something looks off, just reach out and we'll help you sort it out

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