This block template will display assets with a large top story to the left, and subsequent stories to the right. It is a great set up for front pages or section fronts.
Block demo
To view a demonstration of some of the possible configurations of this block, please view the following link.
Block title
Block title emphasis
This property defined the "h" HTML tag for the block title, which may impact size, style and SEO value.
Block title background color
This property defines a background color for the block title. This overrides any default theme heading background color.
Block title text color
This property controls the block title text color. This overrides any default theme heading text color.
Block title note
Add additional notes below the title of this block.
Overline
Overline text
This property sets the text to use for the overline.
Overline text color
This property sets the text color for the overline.
Overline background color
This property sets the background color for the overline.
Overline icon
This property sets the icon to display next to the overline.
General
Links position
This property defines the location of the block links, which are defined under the "Links" tab.
Block content width
This property defines the width of the block content.
Block bottom margin
This property sets the bottom margin of the block.
Content discovery order
This property specifies whether the asset order from this block will be passed along and used to provide assets for content discovery features.
Layout
Block background color
This property will create a colored box around the asset card.
Card background color
This property will create a colored box around the asset card.
Text color
This property will change the asset card text colors. It is typically used to create contrast with the background color box.
Display mode
This property will change how items are arrange within the block.
Top Story
Show image
This property will either show or hide the asset image.
Preview aspect ratio
This property sets the aspect ratio of the asset preview image. If this property is set to inherit, the setting will inherit from the URL.
Headline size
This property sets the size of the asset headline.
Show lead
This property will either show or hide the asset lead paragraph.
Lead truncate
This property will truncate the lead paragraph to the number of characters defined.
Summary truncate
This property will allow the Lead truncate property to also truncate an asset summary. By default, asset summaries display in full regardless of the Lead truncate setting.
Read more link
This property will either show or hide a "Read more" link at the end of the lead paragraph. The lead paragraph must be set to true for this to show.
Show section
This property will either show or hide the asset primary section tag above the headline.
Show flags
This property will either show or hide the asset flags above the headline.
Show byline
This property will either show or hide the asset byline.
Show author
This property will either show or hide the asset author.
Show date
This property will either show or hide the asset start date or updated time.
Show comment count
This property will either show or hide the asset comment count.
Show sharing buttons
This property will either show or hide the sharing buttons.
Show time-to-read estimate
This property determines where the time-to-read estimate will display.
Content
Show image
This property will either show or hide the asset image.
Preview aspect ratio
This property sets the aspect ratio of the asset preview image. If this property is set to inherit, the setting will inherit from the URL.
Headline size
This property sets the size of the asset headline.
Show lead
This property will either show or hide the asset lead paragraph.
Lead truncate
This property will truncate the lead paragraph to the number of characters defined.
Summary truncate
This property will allow the Lead truncate property to also truncate an asset summary. By default, asset summaries display in full regardless of the Lead truncate setting.
Read more link
This property will either show or hide a "Read more" link at the end of the lead paragraph. The lead paragraph must be set to true for this to show.
Show section
This property will either show or hide the asset primary section tag above the headline.
Show flags
This property will either show or hide the asset flags above the headline.
Show byline
This property will either show or hide the asset byline.
Show author
This property will either show or hide the asset author.
Show date
This property will either show or hide the asset start date or updated time.
Show comment count
This property will either show or hide the asset comment count.
Show sharing buttons
This property will either show or hide the sharing buttons.
Show time-to-read estimate
This property determines where the time-to-read estimate will display.
Map
Show map
This property will either show or hide a map of assets with valid location data. Assets will appear as a pin on the map marking their location. When users click on the pin, it will load a dialogue box that displays a card of the asset.
Audience targeting
Show to audience (Comma separated list)
Show this block to users in the provided audience list. This feature requires participation in our iQ and Content Exchange programs.
Hide from audience (Comma separated list)
Hide this block to users in the provided audience list. This feature requires participation in our iQ and Content Exchange programs.