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Proposal block editor
The proposal editor builds documents from blocks arranged inside sections. Each section acts like a page in the final document, and blocks inside a section can sit side by side in columns or stack vertically. The same block editor is shared across proposals, contracts, and invoices, so learning one teaches you all three.
Block types
When you click the + button to add a section, the block picker opens with three tabs: Sections, Presets, and Templates. Under Sections you see the individual block types you can add. Proposals have the following block types:
- Content - a rich text editor where you type headings, paragraphs, lists, links, bold, italic, and inline images. This is the main block for all written content in your document.
- Image - upload an image file. You can resize the image and choose between standard display or filling the section background. See design editor for image display options.
- Video - embed a video from YouTube, Vimeo, or another provider by pasting the URL.
- Code - embed raw HTML or a code snippet. You enter the code when adding the block.
- Items - a pricing table with line items, quantities, rates, tax, discounts, and totals. You can switch between table and card layouts and add images to each item. See items block (service table) for full details.
- Signature - the e-signature field where the client signs. Proposals include one signature block for the client by default.
Contracts use the same base blocks (Content, Image, Video, Code) plus a Signature block that supports multiple signees. Invoices use Content, Image, Video, and Code, plus an Intro block and a Summary block for totals.
Sections and the block picker
A proposal is made up of sections. Each section is a horizontal row that contains one or more blocks. To add a new section:
- Click the + button between two existing sections, or at the top or bottom of the document.
- The block picker opens. The Sections tab shows individual block types. The Presets tab shows pre-built section layouts. The Templates tab shows any block templates you have saved.
- Click a block type to add a section containing that block. For Video and Code blocks, a settings popup opens first where you paste the URL or code.
You can pin the block picker open by clicking the pin icon in the picker header. When pinned, the picker stays open after each addition so you can add multiple sections without reopening the picker each time.
You can also search across all blocks, presets, and templates using the search field at the top of the picker.
Presets
Presets are pre-built section layouts that combine multiple blocks with sample content already in place. You find presets in the Presets tab of the block picker. The following presets are available:
- Cover (Split) - a content block and an image block side by side. The content block includes your workspace logo, document title, date, and client name using smart fields. The content block takes 70% width and the image block takes 30%.
- Introduction - a content block with the creator's avatar and name, plus placeholder text for a personal introduction.
- About - an image block next to a content block with a heading and placeholder for your company description.
- Stats - three content blocks side by side, each showing a large number with a label underneath. Use this to display key figures at a glance.
- Team - three content blocks side by side, each with a circular avatar placeholder, a name, and a position title.
- Logos - five content blocks in a row, each with a logo placeholder image. Use this to display client logos or partner brands.
- Testimonial - a single content block with a large quote and attribution line.
- Packages - an items block in cards view with single selection required. The client must choose one package. Only available on proposals. See packages and add-ons on proposals.
- Addons - an items block in cards view with multiple selection enabled but not required. The client can toggle individual add-ons on or off. Only available on proposals. See packages and add-ons on proposals.
Clicking a preset creates the entire section with all its blocks and sample content. You then replace the placeholder text and images with your own.
Column layout
Blocks inside a section can sit side by side in columns. Presets like Cover (Split), Stats, Team, and Logos create multi-column sections automatically.
You can also build columns manually:
- Hover over an existing block and click the options menu.
- Click Add right block or Add left block to place a new block next to the current one in the same section.
- The block picker opens. Select the block type for the new column.
Each block in a multi-column section shares the section width. You can adjust widths by dragging the divider between blocks.
Section options
Hover over a section to see its options toolbar. The available options are:
- Drag to move - drag the handle to reorder sections.
- Style section - opens the design editor for the section, where you set background colour, background image, text colour, borders, padding, margin, corner radius, shadow, vertical alignment, and custom CSS.
- Save to templates - saves the section as a reusable template. Saved templates appear in the Templates tab of the block picker. See proposal and contract templates.
- Duplicate section - creates a copy of the section directly below.
- Add section above - opens the block picker to insert a new section above the current one.
- Add section below - opens the block picker to insert a new section below the current one.
- Delete section - removes the section and all blocks inside it.
On mobile preview, a Stacked toggle replaces most options. When enabled, multi-column blocks stack vertically on small screens instead of staying side by side.
Block options
Each block within a section has its own options menu. Hover over the block and click the menu icon to see:
- Drag to move - reorder the block within its section.
- Block settings - opens settings specific to that block type. For items blocks this opens items settings. Not all block types have separate settings.
- Style block - opens the design editor for that individual block, where you set background colour, text colour, borders, padding, margin, corner radius, shadow, and custom CSS. Image blocks also have display mode (standard or fill background), height, background size, position, repeat, and opacity controls.
- Duplicate block - copies the block.
- Add right block / Add left block - adds a new block next to the current one in the same section, creating a multi-column layout.
- Delete block - removes the block from the section.
Templates
You can save any section as a reusable template and apply it to other proposals, contracts, or invoices.
To save a section as a template:
- Hover over the section and click the Save to templates icon in the section options.
- Enter a name for the template and confirm.
To use a saved template:
- Click the + button to open the block picker.
- Switch to the Templates tab.
- Click the template you want to insert. All blocks from the template are added as a new section.
Templates are shared across document types. A section saved from a proposal can be inserted into a contract or invoice, and the other way around. For full details on document-level templates, see proposal and contract templates.
Toolbar and preview
The toolbar sits above the document and gives you two controls:
- Device preview - switch between Desktop and Mobile to see how the document looks on different screen sizes. On mobile preview, multi-column sections stack vertically (unless the Stacked toggle is turned off for a section).
- Preview mode - click the eye icon to toggle between edit mode and preview mode. Preview mode hides all editing controls and shows the document exactly as the client will see it. Click the eye icon again to return to edit mode.
Tips
- Start with a preset like Cover (Split) to get a cover page in one click, then customise the content and colours.
- Use smart fields like client.name and other.dateNow in content blocks. The fields auto-fill with real data when the client views the document.
- To add your own signature before the client signs, use a content block or image block above the signature block. See pre-signing proposals and contracts.
- Style the entire document at once with the page-level design editor, which controls themes, colour palette, typography, layout, spacing, corners, borders, button appearance, and custom CSS.
- The block editor works the same way across proposals, contracts, and invoices. The only differences are which block types are available for each document type.