Configure a header block
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- UpdatedJan 30, 2025
- 2 minutes to read
- Yokohama
- Content Management System
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.
Before you begin
Role required: content_admin or admin
About this task
Some of the options that are available in headers include, global search, text size toggle, menus for navigational purposes, and the user name with logout link.
Procedure
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