Introducing Blocks

Understanding and Using Blocks in Scrintal

Watch the learning center video about Blocks.

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!