Advanced Options

Configuration for Layout Builder Sections and Blocks.

A huge amount of configuration is available with Layout Builder components using the contributed Layout Builder Blocks module, which is included with the distribution. In addition to those configuration options, we provide an extra layer of “Y Styles” that help site builders customize their sites in an accessible and brand-compliant manner.

Y Styles

These options provide customizations of Layout Builder-enabled pages at the Content Type, Page, and Component level.

Content Type styles

Note: This configuration may not be accessible to all content editors. Ask an administrator for assistance if necessary.

The default values for page-level Y Styles options are set in the Content Type display options.

To access them:

  • Go to Admin > Structure > Content types > Landing Page (Layout Builder) (or another LB-enabled content type) > Manage display
  • Ensure you’re acting on the Default display, then click Manage layout.
    A screenshot of the “Manage display” administration screen.
  • Expand the Y Styles section
  • Choose your default configuration options. These will set the defaults for every new node of this Content Type. Existing content will not be effected.
  • Click Save layout

Page styles

Every Layout Builder-enabled page that you create will allow you to override the default settings.

A screenshot displayinf the “Y Styles” configuration section.

  • Edit the Layout on a page
  • Expand the Y Styles section
  • Choose your configuration options.
  • Click Save layout

Y Block styles

Some blocks have additional styles that can be configured per-block. For these blocks (e.g. Banner, Cards), look for the Y Styles section in the block styles section and set the options accordingly.

Section styles

When creating or editing a Section you have the option of configuring Layout, Style, and Settings.

A screenshot of the “Configure Section” dialog with Layout, Style, and Settings options.

Support for these options is a work in progress and may require involvement of your development partner. Feel free to experiment with the options. Be sure to follow proper brand guidelines and accessibility practices.

Layout styles

In this section you can control the container of the Section.

Screenshot of the Layout Builder Layout Styles options.

  • Container type
    • Boxed: Section is narrower than the header of the page. Good for text-heavy layouts.
    • Full: Section extends to the edges of the main content container.
    • Edge to Edge: Section extends to the edges of the page. Good for full-width components like Banners and Ping Pong blocks.
  • Gutters
    • With Gutters: Section has left and right padding. Good for most non-full-width containers.
    • Without Gutters: Section has no left and right padding. Best for Edge to Edge containers.

Block styles

When creating or configuring a block you have the option of opening the Style tab to access additional style options including:

  • background,
  • typography,
  • spacing,
  • borders, and
  • animation.

A screenshot showing the style tab with options below.

Support for these options is a work in progress and may require involvement of your development partner. Feel free to experiment with the options. Be sure to follow proper brand guidelines and accessibility practices.

After you have completed setting the Style options, click back to Content and Save or Update to commit your changes.

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