# Create a Block

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Once you've created your first project, you can create your first ***block***
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In the left side menu, under "Block" click on **+ add Block**

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It appears a central pop-up, in which you can add your Block's name (e.g. News, Blog, Products) and choose an icon. 

Click on **Create** and your first block will be ready to be customized.💥

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In the main menu on the left 👈, you will see your newly created block. 
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Your dashboard will redirect you to the page where you can actually define the structure of the Block by adding Elements and defining their properties.

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