> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Text Blocks
> Add and format paragraph text in Design Studio. Use variables and rich formatting for email, SMS, and other channels.
Text blocks are the main way to add body copy to your notifications. They support variables and channel-appropriate formatting (bold, links, lists, etc.).
## Adding a text block
1. In Design Studio, select a channel.
2. Add a **Text** block from the block sidebar or toolbar.
3. Type or paste your content; use the formatting toolbar for bold, italic, links, and lists.
## Formatting
* **Email** – Rich formatting: headings, bold, italic, links, bulleted lists, alignment.
* **Slack / MS Teams** – Limited formatting options (bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, blockquote) depending on channel support.
* **SMS / Inbox / Push** – Plain text only; variables still work but no styling options.
## Variables
Insert [variables](/platform/content/variables/inserting-variables) from the profile or data payload (e.g. `{{first_name}}`, `{{order_id}}`) so each recipient sees personalized text. Insert variables by clicking the `{..}` icon in the formatting toolbar, or by typing `{{` directly in the text.
## Block options
Select a text block to open the options panel on the right. Here you can configure background color, border styles, and padding for the block.
## Remove formatting
To clear all text formatting (bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, etc.) from a text block:
1. Select the text block.
2. Click the **Remove Formatting** button (T with a slash) in the block toolbar above the duplicate and delete buttons.
This strips inline styles while keeping the text content.
## Related
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