Page Content Sections - Simple Text Section

Use the Simple Text Section when you want to add regular written content to a page, including formatted paragraphs, headings, links, and images.

What this section is for

This is one of the most flexible section types for everyday page content.

Common uses include:

• page introductions and welcome messages
• instructions, policies, and general information
• headings and text that explain another section below
• short articles, notices, or grouped links

Helpful detail:

• This section does not have its own website access settings. Anyone who can view the page can view this section.

Fields in the Simple Text Section

Section Title

Use Section Title to help your team identify the section while editing the page.

Helpful detail:

• This title is for internal use only. It is not shown on the website.

Background Color

Use Background Color to control the section's color styling.

Helpful details:

• White is the default if you do not choose another color.
• When the background is white, headings and links use your site's primary color styling.
• If your content includes links, choose a color combination that keeps the links easy to read.

Headline

Use Headline when you want a visible heading above the main text.

Helpful detail:

• If you leave Headline blank, the section shows only the content editor output.

Headline Level

Use Headline Level to choose whether the headline is displayed as H1, H2, H3, or H4.

Helpful details:

• the section defaults to H2 if no headline level is set
• most pages should have only one H1
• H2 or H3 is usually the safest choice for section headings

Content

Use Content for the main body of the section.

The editor supports normal rich-text content such as:

• paragraphs
• headings
• bulleted or numbered lists
• links
• images and other editor-supported formatting

Practical tip:

• If you paste content from another program and the formatting looks messy, paste more carefully or clean up the formatting inside the editor before saving.

Active

Use Active to control whether this section is included when the page is rendered.

Helpful detail:

• If Active is turned off, the section stays in the page editor but does not appear on the website.

What visitors see on the website

When this section appears on the website:

• the optional headline appears above the content
• the content is shown using the formatting you saved in the editor
• the chosen background color affects the whole section
• on landing-style pages, the content sits in a centered content column
• on standard interior pages, the section fills the normal page-content area

Helpful detail:

• The section styling removes extra bottom space after the last content block, which helps the section end more cleanly.

How to add a Simple Text Section to a page

1. Open the page you want to edit.
2. Go to the Page Content area.
3. Click Add new section.
4. Choose Simple Text Section.
5. Enter a Section Title for internal reference.
6. Choose a Background Color if needed.
7. Add a Headline and Headline Level if you want a visible heading.
8. Enter the main text in Content.
9. Make sure Active is turned on.
10. Save the page.

Practical planning ideas

• Use the Headline field for the main section heading, then use headings inside the editor for sub-sections.
• Break long pages into more than one Simple Text Section when that makes the page easier to scan.
• Use colored backgrounds only when they help separate content or draw attention to an important area.
• Review pasted content carefully, especially if it came from Word, Google Docs, or an email.
• Add a related media asset through the editor when an image supports the text, but keep the page focused and easy to read.

If the section looks wrong on the page

Check these items first:

• the page was saved after your edits
• the section's Active toggle is turned on
• the headline level fits the page structure you want
• pasted formatting did not bring in extra styles you do not want
• the background color still gives enough contrast for text and links

Related topics

• Pages - Learn how pages and page sections are managed.
• Media Library - Manage images you may want to place inside content.
• Page Content Sections - Custom HTML Section - Use this when a Simple Text Section is not flexible enough.