Kit: Using the slash command and layout blocks
Kit
Demo summary
Shows how to use the '/' command to insert various blocks like buttons, recommendations, and multi-column layout cards.
Step-by-step
- Type a forward slash '/' to open the block menu
- Select a block type such as Button, Recommendations, or Products
- Choose a Layout template to insert a multi-column card
- Click into a specific column to edit its individual content
- Select the column level in the settings to change the background color of a single side
- Select the layout level to apply background colors to the entire section
Options
- Insert a video block by pasting a URL directly
- Add a linking group for a list of link buttons
- Use Recommendations to cross-promote other creators
Watch out for
- The editor defaults to the top layer (Layout) when selecting sections
- Changing the color at the Layout level affects the entire block, not individual columns
Tips
- Use the pre-designed layout cards to save time on formatting
- Edit at the column level if you want to create a separated visual effect with different colors
- Utilize the Recommendations block to leverage Kit's unique creator network
Highlights
“they've got a lot of this pre-designed for you, so that you can very easily get that stuff formatted and not waste time”
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