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Blocks

• Each bullet you see is a block, and we write them inside pages like this one.
  • We create new blocks by pressing Enter; and nest them using Tab (pressShift+Tab to unindent)-
    • This creates children blocks, which we can expand, collapse, and focus.
    • [Indenting](Indentation) provides structure. We can scan pages with ease and find related blocks.
• You can press Shift+⬇ in a block to select it, and click and drag the bullet to move blocks around.
• One of Roam's most powerful features is Block References.

Team GIFs::

Creating a block

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• Key Commands::
  • Be on a block and press enter

Indenting and outdenting

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• Key Commands::
  • Tab to indent
  • Tab+enter to outdent

Collapsing and expanding

Multibar

Deleting a block

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• Key Commands::
  • Esc+backspace

Selecting multiple blocks

Selecting blocks and then copying block refs

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• Key Commands::
  • Cmd+shift+c on Mac
  • Ctrl+shift+c on Windows

Moving blocks

• Drag and drop
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• Keyboard shortcut
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  • Key Commands::
    • cmd+shift+up and cmd+shift+down on Mac
    • alt+shift+up + alt+shift+down on Windows

Articles::

What is a block in Roam Research (and what are block embeds)? by Roam Tips

Community Videos::

What makes Blocks in Roam Research different by Cortex Futura

• {{video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VmtiDYjy_k}}
  #Blocks | #Block References

Blocks in Roam Research: Part One - What Makes Them Unique by Lisa-Marie Cabrelli

• {{video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGzTuIPXv7I}}
  #Blocks | #Block References

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