- Alert Blocks Overview
Alert Blocks Overview All four AlertsDLX blocks (Bootstrap, Chakra, Material, Shoelace) share the same core options. This page covers shared behavior; theme-specific alert types and variants are listed at the end. Block Toolbar (2.4.0+) The block toolbar provides quick access to common options: Style Picker Change alert type (info, success, warning, error, custom, etc.) from […]
- Use Cases
Use Cases AlertsDLX is more than a beautiful alert block in post content. Here are popular ways to use it on your site. Documentation and Knowledge Base Callouts Use tips, notes, warnings, prerequisites, and step summaries in tutorials and knowledge base articles. Pair different alert types (info, success, warning) with variants like left-accent or solid […]
- Features
Features For such a small plugin, AlertsDLX comes with many features. Shortcode and Block Support Whether using the classic or block editor, you can use AlertsDLX to output beautiful alert boxes. See Shortcode Usage for the full AlertsDLX has icons from the following sources. Disable or Enable Elements With the block options, you can enable […]
- Dismissible Alerts
Dismissible Alerts AlertsDLX supports dismissible alerts with an optional close button. When a visitor dismisses an alert, the plugin can remember that choice using a browser cookie. Enabling the Close Button In the Block Editor When the close button is enabled, a Close expiration toolbar control appears with presets for how long dismissal should be […]
- Editorial-Only Blocks
Editorial-Only Blocks AlertsDLX can mark an alert block as Editorial Only so it appears in the block editor but does not render on the frontend. When to Use Editorial-Only Mode Enabling Editorial-Only Mode The alert remains fully visible and editable in the block editor. On the frontend, the block outputs nothing — no HTML, no […]
- Flexible Inner Blocks
Flexible Inner Blocks By default, AlertsDLX alert blocks contain a single paragraph block for the alert description. Flexible InnerBlocks (Advanced) lets you insert any block type inside the alert shell. Default Behavior Without the advanced option enabled, the alert description area accepts core/paragraph blocks only. This keeps alert content simple and predictable. Enabling Flexible InnerBlocks […]
- Headline and Title Settings
Headline and Title Settings AlertsDLX 2.4.0 adds site-wide controls for how alert titles are rendered. These settings apply to all alert blocks and shortcodes on your site. Configure them under Settings → AlertsDLX. See Finding the Admin Settings. Title Element (h1–h6 or div) Alert titles use a configurable HTML heading element. The default is h2. […]
