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<>text</>Raw text node — no HTML wrapper tag.

This page shows you how to use the Text block to insert raw text content without any HTML wrapper element.

What it does​

Most blocks wrap content in an HTML tag. The Paragraph block wraps text in <p>, a Heading in <h2>, and so on. The Text block is different — it outputs just the text itself, with no wrapping element at all.

This makes it the right choice when you need text inside another element alongside other blocks — a button label next to an icon, a link label next to a badge. Like Paragraph, Text is a rich text block that supports inline formatting (<strong>, <em>, etc.) but without adding any wrapping HTML element.

Paragraph exists as a separate block for performance — without it, every paragraph would require two blocks (an element block wrapping a Text block). Text is for cases where you need text alongside sibling blocks without an extra HTML element.

When to use it​

  • Inside other elements — button text, link labels, badge content
  • Mixed content — combining static text with dynamic expressions
  • Dynamic labels — titles, dates, or any text pulled from data

Block settings​

The content field accepts four types of input:

TypeExample
Static textWelcome to our site
Expression{{ post.title }}
MixedPosted by {{ post.author.name }}
Expression with filter{{ post.excerpt|truncate(150) }}
Common mistake

Don't use a Text block when you need a standalone paragraph. Use the Paragraph block instead — it outputs a proper <p> tag with its own spacing. Text blocks are for text inside other elements.

Text block vs Paragraph block​

FeatureText blockParagraph block
HTML wrapperNone<p> tag
Rich textYesYes
Use caseNext to sibling blocksStandalone paragraphs

HTML output​

A button-style link with an icon and a Text block for the label:

<a class="btn" href="/get-started/">
  <svg>...</svg>    <!-- SVG block -->
  Get started       <!-- Text block -->
</a>

Next steps​