Gutenberg blocks are pieces of content you add to WordPress pages and posts. Blocks can be arranged and styled individually. They can also be cloned and used in other areas of your WordPress site. The Gutenberg editor offers many types of content blocks.
To see what content blocks are available, click the Add block button in the upper left corner of a page or post editing screen. This opens the integrated block directory panel (see screenshot below). Hover over a block to see a description and example. Click a block to add it to your page or post.
Available Block Categories
Below is a list of block categories that come standard with WordPress. Click links below each category to see instructions on how to use some of the more commonly used blocks.
Text
Media
Design
These block types are used to format page and post content.
Widgets
Widgets normally display in the sidebar or footer area of a WordPress site. These blocks are common widgets that can be added inside a page or post.
Theme
The blocks in this category depend on the theme you have chosen for your site.
Embeds
These blocks that let you embed items from commonly used external websites, such as YouTube and Flickr. The embedded item displays on the page or post.
Block Resources
How to Use the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg Tutorial)
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to the WordPress Gutenberg Editor
Using the Gutenberg Block Editor