# Text Block

## What is a Text Block?

**Text Blocks** allow you to add customizable text in the checkout, providing important information or instructions to customers.

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## How to configure a Text Block?

Follow the instructions below to setup a **Text Block**.

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1. From the dashboard, go to **Extensions** tab or click **`Browse extensions`**.\
   ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2F0qDogng1LODcvJyWc0bI%2FScreenshot%202025-01-13%20at%209.23.03%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=2cf56613-0432-4d52-9c89-25c47cf9d4d1)
2. In the Extensions page, scroll down and find the **Text Block** extension and click **`Add to Checkout`.**
3. Select the markets you'd like to display the extension.\
   ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2F63X452MplcW6iarczRZb%2FScreenshot%202025-01-13%20at%209.26.30%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=ee0f9df4-4fa1-492e-bc2f-3484a209d944)
4. Open the Settings window and edit the heading as well as the border. \
   ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2F4QVVSgUj2tALpMLS6Pb1%2FScreenshot%202025-01-15%20at%202.16.56%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=4f5c37de-9519-48a7-8ae4-e3a97fcfa792)
5. To add a paragraph of text, click **`Add paragraph`**.\
   ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2FFRRjFEbmW7Ky9fgjwJcp%2FScreenshot%202025-01-15%20at%202.17.58%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=7d92cfc5-a316-4d35-9251-87c69f440609)
6. Add your desired text.\
   ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2FT4s6Gm56gQckovIphACd%2FScreenshot%202025-01-15%20at%202.18.50%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=0a86f310-429c-45e9-9e1a-03358091c710)
7. Adjust the style settings.\
   ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2FUBuqGx83HXwae2C9qkHs%2FScreenshot%202025-01-15%20at%202.18.50%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=b9a3b5b0-7cc6-41d9-8885-f3dbe20e9c2c)
8. If you'd like to add another paragraph, click the **`Add paragraph`** button and repeat steps 5-7.
9. Open the **Install extension in checkout editor** window, and enter a custom name (optional).\
   ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2F0bzb58GiWWTtQZmuLNe6%2FScreenshot%202025-01-15%20at%202.23.56%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=db639307-bea6-44ab-bcde-1576d4a48a22)
10. Click the **`+`** icon to copy the Handle to your clipboard.\
    ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2FXKTwJmUttoSoYGZzISo4%2FScreenshot%202025-01-15%20at%202.23.56%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=7551157b-88b8-41da-97ad-8fc00d1e48f6)
11. Hit **`Save`** to to ensure your settings and saved.\
    ![](https://3290803092-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrQAMmskYzr7YduJvnmdP%2Fuploads%2FzdtdkUpenbUgB9PGO6aI%2FScreenshot%202025-01-15%20at%202.29.02%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=dfe25a44-d222-459d-b24a-3ab44bbba07e)
12. Open your Checkout Editor and [install your extension](https://docs.platter.co/~/changes/QMi520wn6lsXSXuRamqi/get-started/get-started-in-3-steps#installing-an-extension).<br>