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# Add an Element

## What is  an Element?

An **element** is a building unit of a block that contains different types of content (e.g. image, video, text, etc.).

## Add an Element

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{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Click the **+** icon at the left menu or at the selected layout.

A pop-up window will appear.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select an **Elements** tab to add an element from the default collection list.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select an **Asset** tab to add a previously saved element.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select a **Stash** tab to add a recently deleted element.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
For the left menu selection window, click and hold the element, then **drag** it onto the layout.

For the layout selection window, **click on** the element to add it to the layout.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}