# Saving blocks and layouts in the Interactive editor

Save blocks and layouts for reuse in your messages, templates, and Preference Center web pages.

This information applies to the drag-and-drop option in the Interactive editor.

## Save blocks

Saved blocks are an easy way to create footer or nav bars for emails that you can reuse across templates. You can include a [Snippet](https://www.airship.com/docs/reference/glossary/#snippet) for information like the copyright date. Update the snippet once a year, and that change will be applied to anywhere the snippet is in use. You can save up to 50 blocks.

Save blocks in the Interactive editor:

1. Open an existing or blank layout, then edit.
1. Select the row you want to save for reuse, then select the Save icon.
   ![Saving a content block in the Interactive editor](https://www.airship.com/docs/images/interactive-block-save_hu_784a3b596c3ef3e0.webp)
   
   *Saving a content block in the Interactive editor*
1. Enter a category and tags you can use when searching blocks:
   * **Category** — Saved blocks are grouped by category name. You can use this field to assign a unique name to each block if you do not want to organize your blocks by category.
   * **Tags** — Optional. Separate multiple tags with commas.
1. Select **Save**.

### Insert saved blocks

Insert saved blocks when editing layouts:

1. Open an existing or blank layout, then edit.
1. Select **Blocks** in the sidebar.
   * Your last saved block is listed first, followed by [blank rows](https://www.airship.com/docs/guides/messaging/editors/interactive/styling-formatting/#blocks-and-content-columns), then categories in alphanumeric order.
   * Search by category or tag.
   * To filter, select **All >** next to a category.
1. Drag a saved block into your layout.

If you edit a block's content after adding it to your layout, the changes will apply to that layout only.

### Managing saved blocks

You must edit or create a message, template, or Preference Center web page to access the Interactive editor, then you can manage your saved blocks:

1. Open an existing or blank layout, then edit.
1. Select **Blocks** in the sidebar.
1. Hover over a saved block and select the more menu icon (
), then make your changes:
   * Edit categories and tags, and then select **Save**.
   * Select **Delete** to remove a block.

You cannot edit the content of a saved block. Instead, drag the block into a layout, make changes, and save it as a new block. You can then delete the previous version, if needed.

## Save layouts

You can save up to 20 of each layout type: email, [Rich Page](https://www.airship.com/docs/reference/glossary/#rich_page), [In-App Automation](https://www.airship.com/docs/reference/glossary/#iaa), email [Preference Center](https://www.airship.com/docs/reference/glossary/#preference_center).

To save a layout:

1. Open an existing or blank layout, then edit.
1. Select **Save layout**.
1. Enter a name and optional thumbnail image that will appear on the card for the saved layout. You cannot change the name later. Enter an HTTPS URL for the image. See [Media guidelines](https://www.airship.com/docs/reference/messages/media-guidelines/#message-center-and-landing-page).
   <p>If your Airship plan includes CDN support, you can also upload media or select from previously uploaded media. See <a href="https://www.airship.com/docs/guides/messaging/features/media/#insert-media-in-message-content">Insert media in message content</a> in <em>Media library</em>.</p>
1. Select **Save**.
1. Select **Done** to close the Interactive editor.

Now you can complete creating your message, template, or web page. The next time you return to the Interactive editor, your saved layout will be available to select.

### Managing saved layouts

You must edit or create a message, template, or Preference Center web page to access the Interactive editor, then you can manage your saved layouts.

To remove a layout, hover over it and select **Delete layout**. You cannot delete Airship default layouts.

You cannot edit the content of a saved layout. Instead, select the layout, make changes, and save it as a new layout. You can then delete the previous version, if needed.