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Using the Divider and Spacer Blocks

This article explains how to add and customize the divider block and spacer block.

In the drag and drop editor, there are two types of spacing blocks, the divider block and the spacer block. These two blocks function similarly, but allow you to easily create customizable space between elements in your email design. This helps in creating clear visual separation, improving readability, and enhancing the overall layout without the need for complex coding.

In the legacy* editor, there is only one type of spacing block, the divider block.

Adding a Divider or Spacer to a Drag and Drop Campaign

  1. Navigate to your Campaigns tab.
  2. Open a saved drag and drop draft or click on the Create new campaign button to create a new campaign from scratch.
  3. Click on the Divider or Spacer block in the right panel and drag it to the desired location in your mailing.
  4. Click on the block to open the Content Properties panel.

Tip: If you are working in a divider block, the Content Properties panel will show “Divider Properties” at the top. Likewise, when you are working in a spacer block, it will show “Spacer Properties”.

Editing a Divider or Spacer in a Drag and Drop Campaign

Divider Block

The Divider Properties panel is located on the right side of the editor. It allows you to edit certain settings of the divider, which are listed below.

The background color of the block is dictated by the content area background color selected in the Row Properties panel.

Setting Function
Transparent Click on the toggle to make the divider transparent.
Line Controls the style, weight, and color of the divider.
Width Use the plus and minus signs to adjust the divider width.
Align Controls whether the divider is left, center, or right aligned.
Block padding Controls the amount of space around the block. Use the plus and minus signs to adjust the padding to your liking or click on the More options toggle to adjust the padding for each side individually.
Hide on Click on the desktop icon to hide the block on desktop devices. Click on the smartphone icon to hide the block on mobile devices.

Spacer Block

The Spacer Properties panel is located on the right side of the editor. It allows you to edit certain settings of the spacer, which are listed below.

The background color of the block is dictated by the content area background color selected in the Row Properties panel.

Setting Function
Height Controls the height of the spacer. Click on the plus and minus signs to adjust the height.
Hide on Click on the desktop icon to hide the block on desktop devices. Click on the smartphone icon to hide the block on mobile devices.

Adding a Divider to a Legacy Campaign

  1. Navigate to your Campaigns tab.
  2. Open a saved legacy* draft or click on the Create new campaign button to choose a legacy* template.
  3. Click on the Divider block in the left panel and drag it over to your mailing.
  4. As you drag the block over to your campaign, you will see yellow sections appear labeled “Drop here”. These yellow drop spots will turn green as you hover over them, so you know where the content block will appear in the mailing.
  5. Once you release the block, it will appear in the place you designated.

Editing a Divider in a Legacy Campaign

The Styles panel and the Settings panel allow you to customize your content blocks’ padding, margins, background colors, borders, and more. To access these tools, follow the steps below.

  1. Hover over the divider block to reveal the yellow editor bar.
  2. Click on the gear icon.
  3. In the pop-up window that appears, click on Styles to access the style tools. Click on Settings to access the settings.

Styles

In the Styles panel, you’ll see options to control the following elements:

Setting Function
Background color Click on the color swatch to change the block’s background color.
Margin Drag the slider to change the block’s margins. Or click on the gear icon in the bottom left to adjust each side independently.
Padding Drag the slider to change the block’s padding. Or click on the gear icon in the bottom left to adjust each side independently.
Border Drag the slider to change the block’s border. Or click on the gear icon in the bottom left to adjust each side independently. Click on the Style dropdown menu to change the border’s style. Click on the color swatch to change the border’s color.

Settings

In the Settings panel, you’ll see options to control the following elements:

Setting Function
Height Drag the slider to change the divider’s thickness.
Style Click on the dropdown to change the divider’s style.
Color Click on the color swatch to change the divider’s color.

* In April 2022, our legacy editor was replaced with a new drag and drop editor. Accounts that existed prior to this change still have access to the legacy editor through their previously saved templates and campaigns, however new, from-scratch campaigns can only be created in the new drag and drop editor. Accounts that were created after this change only have access to the new drag and drop editor. Please refer to our new editor FAQ article for more information.