The Blank Widget gives you full creative control over your page layout. Instead of using a pre-structured widget, you can build your own from scratch using simple slash (/) commands.

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You can combine multiple commands to create fully customised sections

Type / inside the Blank Widget to access the following options:

Create a chart to any Pod and choose from three types: bar, line, and pie.

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You can edit categories and values in a simple grid, add or remove rows, drag to reorder, paste data straight from a spreadsheet, and add multiple data series (e.g. 2023 vs 2024), each with its own name and colour.

Create a timeline to any Pod and choose from three types: bar, line, and pie.

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The gear icon in the top-right opens timeline settings, where you can switch between vertical and horizontal layouts, choose single-sided or alternating layouts, pick the marker style (dot, number, or icon), or delete the timeline. In horizontal mode the timeline scrolls sideways, and you can add milestones with the + button.

Add an icon and choose from 70 options Icons inherit the colour and size of the text before them (so headings get larger icons). Click an icon to change it or update its colour using your brand palette.

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The gear icon in the top-right opens timeline settings, where you can switch between vertical and horizontal layouts, choose single-sided or alternating layouts, pick the marker style (dot, number, or icon), or delete the timeline. In horizontal mode the timeline scrolls sideways, and you can add milestones with the + button.

Create multi-column layouts to organise your content.

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You can add multiple columns and place any other element inside them (images, buttons, tables, etc.)

There are options for 2, 3 or 4 columns and different widths to suit what you are trying to build

Add a clickable call-to-action button.

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Upload or link to a downloadable file.

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This allows recipients to download resources directly from your page.

Insert an image into your widget.

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Images can be placed inside columns or tables for more advanced layouts.

Embed a video directly into your page.

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Videos help increase engagement and time spent on your page.

Create a structured table to present information clearly.

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Tables are ideal when clarity and structure are important.

Insert a formatted hyperlink into your content.

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Add an expandable dropdown section.

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Dropdowns help keep your page clean while still providing depth.

Insert a dynamic or fixed date.

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This helps create urgency and clarity.

Insert dynamic variables to personalise your page.

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Variables automatically pull in personalised data, making your page feel tailored to each recipient.

Create a simple bullet-point list.

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Bullet lists improve readability and scannability.

Create a numbered list.

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Numbered lists are ideal when sequence matters.

Add an interactive checklist.

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Insert a highlighted quote section.

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Blockquotes help draw attention to high-impact statements.

Add a visually distinct callout box.

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Callouts help break up content and make important information stand out.

Insert a formatted code block.

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Code blocks preserve formatting and improve readability for technical content.

Add a horizontal divider line.

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Dividers help make longer custom layouts feel cleaner and easier to scan.

Using a Blank Widget, you could:

This creates a fully customised, interactive proposal block, all from a single Blank Widget.