Blocks

Notebook blocks are the building units used to create structure, narrative, and interactivity within a Wyn Notebook. Each block represents a distinct type of content—such as text, lists, visualizations, or layout controls—and is designed to serve a specific role in the flow of analysis.

By combining different notebook blocks, authors can move beyond static reporting and build guided analytical experiences. Some blocks help explain insights in natural language, others organize long content into readable sections, and others connect directly to live data. Used together, notebook blocks allow you to shape how readers consume information, control the pace of exploration, and clearly separate context, analysis, and results.

The articles below group notebook blocks by their primary purpose, helping you choose the right blocks for explaining ideas, organizing content, and presenting data effectively.

Content Blocks

Content Blocks are the foundation of storytelling in Wyn Notebooks. They allow authors to write narrative text, emphasize key points, and embed dynamic expressions directly into written content. These blocks are ideal for explaining what the data shows, why it matters, and how readers should interpret the results. By mixing prose with live values, Content Blocks turn static explanations into living commentary that updates as filters and slicers change.

List Blocks

List Blocks help organize information into clear, scannable formats. Whether outlining key takeaways, assumptions, tasks, or analytical steps, lists make complex ideas easier to follow. Ordered lists are useful for sequential logic or processes, bulleted lists work well for summaries and highlights, and to‑do lists support collaborative workflows and progress tracking within a notebook.

Quote Blocks

Quote Blocks are designed to highlight important statements, observations, or conclusions. They are often used to surface critical insights, stakeholder commentary, or analytical summaries that deserve special emphasis. By visually separating these statements from surrounding text, Quote Blocks help guide the reader’s attention to the most impactful messages in your analysis.

Structure Blocks

Structure Blocks help manage the flow and readability of long notebooks. Headings define sections and subsections, accordions allow details to be expanded or collapsed, dividers create visual separation, and layout blocks enable side‑by‑side content. Together, these blocks make it possible to scale notebooks from short analyses to comprehensive reports without overwhelming the reader.

Data Blocks

Data Blocks connect notebooks directly to underlying datasets. Charts, tables, pivot tables, KPI visuals, slicers, and embedded scenarios all fall into this category. These blocks allow readers to explore trends, compare values, and interact with data while staying within the narrative flow of the notebook. When paired with Content and Structure Blocks, Data Blocks transform raw numbers into coherent, guided insights.