--- title: "Edit a block's content in the inspector" url: "https://mycommunitysync.com/edit-block-content" community: "CommunitySync" description: "How the right-hand inspector works, including list fields, rich text, and the link picker." updated: "2026-07-18T18:45:00.616+00:00" --- # Edit a block's content in the inspector *Website Builder* Every block on your website is edited the same way: you select it, and its settings open in the inspector on the right side of the editor. Once you know how the inspector's fields behave, you can edit any block confidently. This is where you change headlines, swap images, edit lists of cards, and set links. ## Open the inspector 1. Open your community's website editor. If you're not sure how, see [Open the website editor](/open-the-website-editor). 2. Click any block on the live canvas to **select** it. 3. The inspector opens on the right, showing that block's fields. Only community **owners** and **admins** can edit the website — managers and agents can't. The inspector's fields are grouped into collapsible **accordion** sections. Click a section heading to open or close it. A **Background** section is always the last one. The editor remembers which sections you left open or closed for each block type, so the layout stays how you like it as you move between blocks. ![A selected block with its inspector open on the right](https://iaktsmonietvbikzietg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/site-assets/kb/editor-inspector-selected.png "Click any block on the canvas to open its settings in the inspector on the right.") ## Editing repeatable lists Some blocks hold a list of repeated items — a row of cards, a set of links, a list of stats. These show up as compact rows in the inspector. 1. Click a row to **drill in** and edit that single item on its own screen. 2. Edit the item's fields, then use the back control to return to the full list. 3. Use the reorder controls to change the order of items, and the delete control to remove one. Working on one item at a time keeps a long list manageable and prevents you from editing the wrong card by accident. ## Field types you'll meet Different fields behave differently. Here's what each one does: - **Plain text** — a single line, for things like a headline or a button label. - **Multi-line text** — a taller box for longer copy such as a paragraph. - **Rich text** — text with a small formatting toolbar for **bold**, *italic*, and links. On full markdown fields you also get headings and bullet lists. - **Yes/No toggle** — a simple on/off switch for showing or hiding something. - **Option pills or dropdown** — pick one choice from a set (for example, an alignment or a layout style). - **Slider** — a 0–100% control, used for things like opacity. - **Image field** — either upload a new image or click **Choose from library** to reuse one you've already added. See [Manage website images](/manage-website-images). - **Link picker** — set where a button or link goes (covered below). ## Setting a link When a field controls where a button or link points, it opens the link picker. 1. Choose an **internal page** from your site, or type a full web **URL** for an external destination. 2. Turn on **open in new tab** if you want the link to open in a separate browser tab (useful for links that leave your site). ## Uploading images When you pick a file in an image field, it uploads **immediately** and is added to your **Asset Library**, so you can reuse it later without uploading again. Keep these limits in mind: - Images are capped at roughly **1920px** wide and **10MB**. - Video files are capped at **50MB**. For more on backgrounds behind a whole section (rather than an image inside a block), see [Section backgrounds](/section-backgrounds). ## Resize the inspector If a field feels cramped, you can widen the inspector. 1. Drag the **left edge** of the inspector to make it wider or narrower. 2. **Double-click** the edge to reset it to the default width. ## Saving your edits Your changes appear **live** on the canvas as you type, but they aren't saved or published yet. The inspector footer has: - **Duplicate** — make a copy of the selected block. - **Delete** — remove the selected block. - A reminder that you must **Save** to keep your changes as a draft, or **Publish** to push them to the live public site. Editing on the canvas is safe to experiment with — nothing reaches your public website until you publish. See [Take your website live](/take-your-website-live). ## Troubleshooting ### My changes disappeared when I left the editor Edits show live on the canvas but aren't kept until you **Save** (draft) or **Publish** (live). If you closed the editor without saving, those changes are lost. Save as you go. ### I can't find the field I need Fields are tucked inside collapsible accordion sections. Open each section heading in the inspector — the field may be in a closed section. Background settings are always in the last **Background** section. ### My edits don't show on the public site Showing live on the canvas is not the same as being public. Click **Publish** to push your saved draft to the live site. ### My image won't upload Check the file size and dimensions. Images must be about **1920px** wide or smaller and under **10MB**; videos must be under **50MB**. Resize or compress the file and try again. ### I don't see an edit option for the website Only community owners and admins can edit the website. If you're a manager or an agent, you won't have access to the builder. ### Website Builder - [Add calls to action (CTA bands and buyer/seller guides)](https://mycommunitysync.com/calls-to-action.md) - [Add social proof: stats, testimonials, case studies, and logos](https://mycommunitysync.com/social-proof-blocks.md) - [Add a contact or lead form to your website](https://mycommunitysync.com/add-a-lead-form.md) - [Show your property listings on your website](https://mycommunitysync.com/listings-on-your-website.md) - [Add an agent directory (and team blocks)](https://mycommunitysync.com/agent-directory-on-your-website.md) - [Embed a map, video, or custom HTML](https://mycommunitysync.com/embed-block.md) - [Set up your site's navigation menu](https://mycommunitysync.com/set-up-site-navigation.md) - [Build your website footer](https://mycommunitysync.com/build-your-footer.md) - [Add, rename, and organize pages](https://mycommunitysync.com/manage-website-pages.md) - [Reuse a layout with page templates](https://mycommunitysync.com/page-templates.md) - [Manage your website images (Asset Library)](https://mycommunitysync.com/manage-website-images.md) - [Add alt text to images (accessibility & SEO)](https://mycommunitysync.com/image-alt-text.md) - [Open the website editor and find your way around](https://mycommunitysync.com/open-the-website-editor.md) - [Add, move, and remove blocks on a page](https://mycommunitysync.com/add-and-arrange-blocks.md)