Slide block types

Content authoringUpdated September 18, 2026

This article lists the block types the Slide Builder supports and what each does best.

Before you start

You need to be in the Slide Builder.

Step 1 — Static blocks

Text supports rich formatting and inline links. Image takes an uploaded file with alt text. Video streams an uploaded file or embeds YouTube/Vimeo. Shape is a coloured rectangle useful as a background layer.

H5P / interactive content library

The interactive-content library is where uploaded H5P and SCORM packages are managed.

Step 2 — Interactive blocks

Quiz embeds a single graded question inline. Hotspot makes an image region clickable. Drag-and-drop pairs items in two zones. Reveal hides content until the learner clicks. All interactive blocks report to the course's completion tracker.

Learner My Courses grid

My Courses is the learner's grid of everything they are currently enrolled in.

Step 3 — Layout helpers

Grid arranges child blocks in a responsive grid. Tabs lets a single slide hold multiple mini-slides. Timer adds a countdown — great for time-boxed quiz slides.

Add-unit menu listing every lesson type

The lesson-type picker is the same one whichever section you add into.

Notes

  • Every interactive block is accessible via keyboard — don't skip alt text and labels.
  • For heavy interactive experiences, consider H5P instead — it has a wider block library.

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