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Interface: SectionBlock

Defined in: block-kit/blocks.ts:295

Description​

Displays text, possibly alongside block elements. A section can be used as a simple text block, in combination with text fields, or side-by-side with certain block elements.

See​

Section block reference.

Extends​

Properties​

accessory?​

optional accessory: SectionBlockAccessory;

Defined in: block-kit/blocks.ts:316

Description​

One of the compatible element objects.

block_id?​

optional block_id: string;

Defined in: block-kit/blocks.ts:39

Description​

A string acting as a unique identifier for a block. If not specified, a block_id will be generated. You can use this block_id when you receive an interaction payload to identify the source of the action. Maximum length for this field is 255 characters. block_id should be unique for each message and each iteration of a message. If a message is updated, use a new block_id.

Inherited from​

Block.block_id

expand?​

optional expand: boolean;

Defined in: block-kit/blocks.ts:320

Whether or not this section block's text should always expand when rendered. If false or not provided, it may be rendered with a 'see more' option to expand and show the full text. For AI Assistant apps, this allows the app to post long messages without users needing to click 'see more' to expand the message.

fields?​

optional fields: TextObject[];

Defined in: block-kit/blocks.ts:312

Description​

Required if no text is provided. An array of text objects. Any text objects included with fields will be rendered in a compact format that allows for 2 columns of side-by-side text. Maximum number of items is 10. Maximum length for the text in each item is 2000 characters. Click here for an example.

text?​

optional text: TextObject;

Defined in: block-kit/blocks.ts:305

Description​

The text for the block, in the form of a TextObject. Minimum length for the text in this field is 1 and maximum length is 3000 characters. This field is not required if a valid array of fields objects is provided instead.

type​

type: "section";

Defined in: block-kit/blocks.ts:299

Description​

The type of block. For a section block, type is always section.

Overrides​

Block.type