How to Duplicate Block(s) in WordPress

Duplicating blocks in WordPress can simplify your content creation process, allowing you to quickly reuse layouts and designs without starting from scratch. This feature is handy when maintaining consistency across your posts or pages.

Whether you’re creating multiple sections with similar formatting or experimenting with different content variations, duplicating blocks saves you time and effort.

In this guide, we’ll help you duplicate blocks in WordPress. You’ll learn how to duplicate both single and multiple blocks with just a few clicks, making it easy to manage your content effectively.

Duplicating a Single Block in WordPress

Let’s see how to duplicate a single block in WordPress.

Step 1: Select the Block

Go to the post/page where you want to duplicate a block. Then click on the block to select it.

Step 2: Duplicate the Block

Click on the More options (three dots) and then select the ‘Duplicate’ option.

You can also duplicate the block by pressing short keys. Just press, ‘ctrl + Shift + D’ after selecting a block, and the block will be duplicated. 

Duplicating Multiple Blocks in WordPress

It is also possible to duplicate multiple blocks at the same time. 

Step 1: Select Multiple Blocks

Open the page/post and select the blocks that you want to duplicate.

To select multiple blocks –

• Click on the first block that you want to select.
• Then hold down the ‘Shift’ key on your keyboard.
• Click on the last block that you want to select.

Step 2: Duplicate the Blocks

Now click on the three dots button and select the ‘Duplicate’ option.

All of the selected blocks will be duplicated.

Final Words

Duplicating blocks is that simple. If you have any trouble, ask me, and I will be happy to help you. If you liked the post, then share it with your friends, and don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comment box below.