{"id":11284983,"date":"2019-03-07T09:55:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T09:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/?post_type=helphub_article&p=11284983"},"modified":"2026-05-25T06:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:26:29","slug":"audio-block","status":"publish","type":"helphub_article","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/audio-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Audio block"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Creating an Audio block will allow you to embed a piece of music, podcast, or other sound file right into your page or post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add an Audio block<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to add an Audio block, click on the inserter icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Detailed instructions on adding blocks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every block comes with unique toolbar icons and block-specific user controls that allow you to manipulate the block right in the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adding files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you add an Audio block, you get three options: Upload, Media Library, and Insert from URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upload will allow you to upload a new audio file from your computer. Media Library lets you select a file that\u2019s already uploaded to your site\u2019s Media Library. Insert from URL lets you input a URL where the file has already been uploaded, on WordPress.com or elsewhere on the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve selected your audio file you can start configuring your Audio block!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you select your Audio block, a toolbar will appear where you can change block’s alignment. Choosing right or left will allow you to place another block alongside the Audio block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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