Interface: SectionBlock
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.
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Extends
Properties
accessory?
optional accessory: SectionBlockAccessory;
Description
One of the compatible element objects.
Defined in
block_id?
optional block_id: string;
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
Defined in
fields?
optional fields: TextObject[];
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.
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Defined in
text?
optional text: TextObject;
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.
Defined in
type
type: "section";
Description
The type of block. For a section block, type is always section.