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Image Overlap Text block for WordPress
Creative editorial layout where a large image bleeds into an adjacent text column with decorative accents.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Creative editorial layout where a large image bleeds into an adjacent text column with decorative accents.
Inspector panels on this block: Image, Layout & Text. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Decorative Element” options: Dot grid, Diagonal lines, Solid shape, None; “Image Side” options: Image left, text right, Image right, text left.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Media → search “Image Overlap Text” (block name `blockenberg/image-overlap-text` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Image Overlap Text block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Image Overlap Text”, insert it. Category: Media.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Image. Set “Image Border Radius (px)”, “Decorative Element”, “Image Side”, “Overlap into text (px)”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Image Border Radius (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–32. block.json default: 0. Saved as `imageRadius`. |
| Decorative Element | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Dot grid; Diagonal lines; Solid shape; None. block.json default: dots. Saved as `decorative`. |
| Image Side | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Image left, text right; Image right, text left. block.json default: left. Saved as `overlapSide`. |
| Overlap into text (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–120. block.json default: 48. Saved as `overlapAmount`. |
| Show Eyebrow | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showEyebrow`. |
| Show CTA Button | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `ctaEnabled`. |
| CTA Label | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Learn more →. Saved as `ctaLabel`. |
| CTA URL | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: #. Saved as `ctaUrl`. |
| Open in New Tab | On/off toggle in the inspector. Off by default. Saved as `ctaIsExternal`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 600–1600. block.json default: 1100. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 64. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 64. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
| Page Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `bgColor`. |
| Text Panel BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f9fafb. Saved as `panelBg`. |
| Eyebrow | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `eyebrowColor`. |
| Heading | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #111827. Saved as `headingColor`. |
| Subtext | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6b7280. Saved as `subtextColor`. |
| Body Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #374151. Saved as `bodyColor`. |
| CTA Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `ctaBg`. |
| CTA Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `ctaColor`. |
| Accent / Shape | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `accentColor`. |
| Dot Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #e5e7eb. Saved as `dotColor`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Creative editorial layout where a large image bleeds into an adjacent text column with decorative accents — that is the job of Image Overlap Text, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Image Border Radius (px)”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about image, overlap, editorial.
- Inserter grouping: video, animation, and rich media sections.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Image Overlap Text block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Image Overlap Text”. It sits under Media. After insert, open Image and set “Image Border Radius (px)”, “Decorative Element”, “Image Side”, “Overlap into text (px)”.
What makes Image Overlap Text different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Creative editorial layout where a large image bleeds into an adjacent text column with decorative accents. Inspector labels on this block include “Image Border Radius (px)”, “Decorative Element”, “Image Side”, “Overlap into text (px)”.
Is the Image Overlap Text Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Image Overlap Text ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Image Overlap Text to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Image, Layout & Text).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Image Overlap Text from the Gutenberg inserter.