Configure a header block

A header block is a visual element placed at the top of pages. It provides a place for branding and other important site-wide functionality.

1. Navigate to Content Management > Blocks > Headers.
2. Click New.
3. Complete the form.

   Table 1. Header form

   Field	Description
   Name	Type a unique name for the header block.
   Background	Select a background for the header logo and menus. None - No background is rendered. Gradient/Image - Specify an image or gradient image to serve as the background. Colored Bars - Specify colors for three different sections of the header, top, middle, and bottom.
   Image	If Background is Gradient/Image, upload an image for the header block background. For gradients, upload a gradient image.
   Top bar color	If Background is Colored Bars, enter a CSS color or color name to use as the background for the top menu.
   Middle bar color	If Background is Colored Bars, enter a CSS color or color name to use as the background for the logo and text.
   Bottom bar color	If Background is Colored Bars, enter a CSS color or color name to use as the background for the bottom menu.
   Logo	Select a logo image. The image is also a link to the main page.
   Active	Select this check box to make the block available for use.
   Text	Type the text to display beside the logo.
   Conditional	Select the check box and type any scripted conditions to apply in the Condition script field that appears.
   Category	Select a category to provide organization for the header block. The category also determines the detail page in which header block links open. Detail pages often display information in different ways.
   Top Menu	Select a navigational menu block to use as a menu above the logo.
   Bottom Menu	Select a navigational menu block to use as a menu below the logo.
   Height	Specify the height for the header.
   Search	Select this check box to add a search element in the header.
   Font sizer	Select this check box to include text sizing controls in the header.
   Login	Select this check box to include a login link in the header. If the user is logged in, this element displays the user name and a logout link. If you specify a login page on the site record, it is important to include a login link so users can enter their username and password.
   Chat Queue	Select the chat queue that users access by clicking the Help Desk Chat button in the header. Clear the field to remove the button. This field appears only if the Chat plugin is active.