# Introducing Blocks

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### What Are Blocks?

Blocks are modular content elements that allow you to build and structure your thoughts visually. A block can be:

* Text
* Quotes
* Lists
* Images
* PDFs
* Web links
* and much more

You can add as many blocks as you want to any document or board, enabling flexible and creative workflows.

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### Creating a Block

There are two main ways to create a text block on your desk or board:

1. **Using the bottom menu:** Click "**Create Text Block**".
2. **Double-click:** Simply double-click anywhere on your board or desk.

Once the block appears, place it on your canvas and just start typing your content.

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### Customizing Blocks

After adding a block, you can:

* **Click the six dots** above the block to drag or connect with other Blocks.
* **Change block type** (e.g., to a list or quote).
* **Adjust formatting** using the toolbar that appears on top.

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### Practical Use Cases

Blocks make Scrintal a powerful tool for various workflows:

* Drafting research papers
* Managing project plans
* Structuring meeting notes
* Visualizing timelines or processes

You can mix and match blocks of different types to match the way you think.

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### Recap

By using blocks, you gain the flexibility to:

* Capture ideas quickly
* Rearrange and restructure them visually
* Embed multimedia directly into your thinking process

Explore Scrintal's block system and start shaping your ideas today!