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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Configure a detailed content block

A detailed content block displays the content of an existing document, such as an incident, knowledge article, or service management request. The document type determines the page that a list of documents points to.

Before you begin

Role required: content_admin or admin

About this task

The block works with content types in the Default detail page field. For more information, see Configure a content type.

If you plan to use a script to find a document, configure the form to add the Script field if it is not displayed.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Content Management > Configuration > Page Detail Settings.

  2. Click New.

  3. Complete the Detailed Content form.

FieldDescription
NameType a unique name for the Detailed Content block.
CategorySelect a category to provide organization for the detailed content block. If the block Type is Show the page's current document, the category displays content from any link of the same type.
FrameSelect a border styling for the detailed content block. For more information, see Format a frame.
Model DocumentSelect the document to display by default.
ActiveSelect this check box to make the block available for use.
TypeSelect the behavior for the block.- Show a Specific Document: Displays the Model Document. - Show the page's current document: Displays the currently selected document. - Use a script to find a document: Uses the Script field to select a particular document.
ConditionalSelect the check box and enter any scripted conditions to be applied. Selecting this check box adds a Condition script field and Logged on check box to the form.
ScriptEnter a script to find an appropriate document if the Type is set to Use a script to find a document. Set the Return to the GlideRecord of the desired document.
  1. Click Submit.

Parent Topic:Types of content blocks

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