Layout Builder Issues

Having trouble with Layout Builder? Find solutions to common issues below.

Blocks Not Appearing

Problem: Added blocks don’t show up on the page.

Solutions:

1. Check Block Placement

   • Ensure block is in a visible region
   • Check block’s visibility settings

2. Clear Cache

   drush cr
   

3. Check Permissions

   • Visit /admin/people/permissions
   • Ensure role has “Create and edit custom blocks”

4. Check Block Configuration

   • Inline blocks must be configured before adding
   • Some blocks require additional fields

Section Styling Not Working

Problem: Section background colors or styles don’t apply.

Solutions:

1. Clear Cache

   drush cr
   

2. Check Theme Compatibility

   • Small Y template required for some styles
   • Some styles only work with specific themes

3. Rebuild CSS

   drush cron
   drush cr
   

Media Upload Failures

Error: The file could not be uploaded.

Solutions:

1. Check File Permissions

   chmod -R 755 sites/default/files
   chown -R www-data:www-data sites/default/files
   

2. Check File Size Limits

   // In php.ini or .htaccess
   upload_max_filesize = 64M
   post_max_size = 64M
   

3. Check Disk Space

   df -h
   

4. Check Allowed File Extensions

   • Visit /admin/config/media/file-system
   • Add extension if needed (e.g., .webp)

Need more help? Browse the Block Library or Get Support.