How to Use the Text Editor Block in PhotoBiz
The Text Editor Block is one of the most flexible blocks in the PhotoBiz Website Builder. You can use it to add text, titles, and buttons or use Ask PhotoBiz AI to help generate professional, on-brand copy.
Follow the steps below to add and customize a Text Editor Block:
STEP ONE
Log in to your PhotoBiz account and click WEBSITE in the left-side menu.
STEP TWO
Click on the page where you’d like to add or edit your text.
STEP THREE
On the right side of your screen, locate the T EDITOR icon.
You can add it in two ways:
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Drag and Drop: Click and hold the T EDITOR icon, then drag it to your desired location on the page. A teal line shows where the block will be placed.
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Quick Add: Click once on the T EDITOR icon to automatically add it to the bottom of your page.
STEP FOUR
A layout menu will appear on the right side of your screen. Browse through the Blank or Predesigned layout options and click SELECT on the one you want to use.
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Blank Blocks use your site’s global styling.
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Predesigned Blocks include custom styling unique to the selected layout.
STEP FIVE
Add your text in the Title and Text fields.
If you selected a predesigned layout, it will contain placeholder text you can simply click and edit.
When finished, click SAVE CHANGES to apply your updates.
PRO TIP!
When copying text from an external source (like Word or another website), use these shortcuts to paste without formatting:
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Mac: Command + Shift + V
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Windows: Ctrl + Shift + V
Using Ask PhotoBiz AI (Optional)
You can use Ask PhotoBiz AI to generate customized text automatically, or you can write your own content, the choice is yours.
To Generate Content with Ask PhotoBiz AI
If your text block is empty, add a Title first.
Then click the Ask PhotoBiz AI button.
With one click, Ask PhotoBiz AI will use your Business Profile and the context of your page to create professional, on-brand content directly in your text block.
If your block already contains content, the AI will reference your existing text to produce relevant updates or enhancements.
Manual Prompt Option
You can also type your own detailed prompt describing what kind of text you want. The more specific your prompt, the better the results.
Example Prompts:
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“Write a bio for a family photographer with 10 years of experience.”
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“Describe my wedding photography services, focusing on candid and natural-light photos.”
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“Create a paragraph about what to wear for an engagement photo session.”
Click GENERATE TEXT, then review and edit the results directly in the editor.
All AI-generated content is fully editable, so you can adjust the tone, style, and details as needed.
All AI-generated content is fully editable, so you can adjust the tone, style, and details as needed.
ADDING A BUTTON TO YOUR TEXT EDITOR BLOCK
You can add a button and choose what happens when it’s clicked.
Button Options:
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None: Decorative only.
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External Link: Send visitors to another website.
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Page: Link to another page or block on your site.
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Form: Connect to a form created in the Form Builder.
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Marketing: Link to a campaign or landing page in Marketing.
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File: Open a downloadable file (PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF).
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Phone: Create a “click to call” button.
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Email: Open a default mail client.
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Address: Open an address in Google Maps.
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Video: Embed a YouTube or Vimeo video.
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Pop-Up: Trigger a pop-up for promotions, discounts, or newsletter sign-ups.
LAYOUT OPTIONS FOR TEXT EDITOR BLOCK
Choose from 12 different layout options:
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One Column
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Two Columns
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Editorial Left
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Editorial Top
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Overlay One Column
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Overlay Two Columns
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Overlay Border
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Contemporary Border
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Contemporary Title
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Contemporary Horizontal
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Contemporary Center
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Contemporary Vertical
STYLING
The Styling section includes options that vary depending on which layout you’ve selected.
Available options may include:
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Overlay Opacity: Adjust the transparency level if your layout includes an overlay.
- Text Wrap: Wraps your paragraph text under your title if available in your layout.
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Title Alignment: Left, center, or right.
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Button Alignment: Left, center, or right.
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Editor Left/Right Padding: Adjust space on the sides of the block.
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Space Below Blocks: Adjust spacing before the next block begins.
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Space Inside Blocks: Adjust padding at the top and bottom of the block.
After setting your preferences, click SAVE CHANGES to apply them to your block.
COLORS
By default, your Text Editor Block will use your global color scheme.
You can override these settings to customize your block colors. The available options may vary depending on your chosen layout and button animation.
Color Options:
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Title Color
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Text Color
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Background Color
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Button Text Color
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Button Background Color
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Button Overlay Color
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Button Contrast Color
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Overlay Color
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Border Color
- Line Color
Click SAVE CHANGES to apply your color selections.
BACKGROUND
You can upload a custom background image or select one from the Background Library. Customize how the image is displayed with these options:
- Tile: Repeat the image to fill the background.
- Top Left: Align the image to the top left.
- Centered: Center the image in the block.
- Cover: Stretch the image to cover the block.
Click Save Changes to apply your background settings.
FONTS
Override the global fonts for your text block by adjusting:
- Title
- Paragraph
- Headings (H1, H2, H3)
- Button Text Click Save Changes to apply your font choices.
ANIMATIONS
You can choose between the following button animations:
- Fill
- Overlay
- Scale
- Arrows
Click on Save Changes to apply the button hover animation.
If you have any questions about the Text Editor block, please give our Support Team a call toll-free at 866.463.7620 or send us a live chat from your PhotoBiz control panel. We're available Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm EST and we're happy to help you however we can.
