What parts of your website are safe to edit

Not everything on a website should be changed without care. Some areas are meant for regular updates. Others are part of the structure and should be left alone unless you know exactly what they do.

This page explains which parts of your website you can safely edit and which ones should not be touched. It helps you make changes with confidence and avoid breaking layout, design, or functionality.

If you are unsure whether something is safe to change, this is the place to check before editing.

Content You Can Change Safely

Simple rules for safe content editing

In this part you will learn which blocks you can safely edit on your Kadence-built website and which parts you should avoid. You will understand the difference between text blocks, button blocks, image blocks and layout elements so you can update your content without changing the design or structure of your site.

What You Can Edit

Kadence websites use blocks. Some blocks are safe for you to edit, and others should remain untouched.
Here is what you can change:

Step 1
You can edit Advanced Text blocks. These are used for titles and subtitles.

Step 2
You can edit Paragraph blocks. These are used for normal text on the page.

Step 3
You can edit Advanced Button blocks to change button text and button links.

Step 4
You can edit Image blocks or Kadence Advanced Image blocks to replace photos.

Step 5
You can edit plain text inside any simple content block unless it controls layout.

And here is what you should not change:

Step 6
Do not edit or delete Row Layouts, Columns, Containers or Kadence structure blocks. They hold the design together.

Step 7
Do not change block settings on the right side unless instructed. These settings control spacing, colours, responsiveness and layout.

Step 8
Do not edit the header, footer or site-wide templates.

Step 9
Do not remove blocks if you are not sure what they do. Deleting structural blocks can break the design.

Understanding these rules helps you edit content safely without damaging the layout.

If the block contains text or an image that is visible to visitors, you can edit it by clicking directly on the content. If the block controls layout, spacing or structure, avoid changing it. Kadence blocks usually show labels like “Advanced Text”, “Paragraph”, “Button” or “Image”. These are safe. Blocks labelled “Row Layout”, “Column”, “Section”, “Container” or anything with grid or spacing icons should not be touched.

No. Most settings on the right side are for design, spacing, colours, and responsiveness. Editing them can break the layout on desktop or mobile. Only change text or the image itself inside the block. Leave all styling settings as they are unless your designer gives clear instructions.

If you changed something but have not saved the page yet, press Undo until the content returns to normal. If it has already been saved and looks broken, open Revisions and restore an earlier version of the page. This will bring back the correct layout without losing your content.

You can add new Paragraph or Advanced Text blocks if you only need more text. You should not add new rows, columns or advanced structures. If you need a new section, ask your designer to add it so the design stays consistent across the whole site.

Some blocks are locked by your designer to protect the layout. This prevents accidental changes that could break the design. If you need to edit something inside a locked block, contact your designer. They can unlock it or provide a safe editing option.

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