Understand the Block Editor

The Block Editor is a visual authoring interface for prompt templates that replaces the classic plain-text editor. Instead of writing prompts as continuous text, you build them using structured blocks that can contain text, conditionals, resource references, and instructions. The Block Editor combines visual structure with powerful keyboard shortcuts to streamline your authoring workflow.

Consider these key benefits.

• Visual organization - See your prompt structure at a glance with distinct blocks.
• Keyboard efficiency - Navigate and edit without using your mouse.
• Quick insertion - Use slash commands (/) to add blocks and @ to add resources.
• Copy/paste support - Duplicate blocks and move content easily.
• Structured conditionals - Add if/else logic without writing raw syntax.

Compare the Block Editor to the Classic Editor

The Block Editor provides a structured authoring experience compared to the classic plain-text editor. Review these differences between the Block Editor and the classic plain-text editor.

Feature	Classic Editor	Block Editor
Content Structure	Plain text	Visual blocks
Conditionals	Not supported	Visual conditional blocks via the / command
Resources	Manual field names	@ picker with autocomplete
Navigation	Click to position cursor	Arrow keys (↑ ↓) between blocks
Copy and Paste	Text only	Blocks with formatting preserved
Keyboard Shortcuts	Limited (Save only)	Full shortcuts for all actions
Slash Commands	Not available	/ for quick block insertion
Selection	Text selection only	Multi-block selection with Ctrl+a or Cmd+a

Note Existing templates remain in the classic editor. New templates automatically use the Block Editor when enabled. You can continue using both editors based on your preference.