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title: Add a knowledge block to a knowledge article
description: Insert one or more knowledge blocks into a knowledge article within a knowledge base. Each knowledge block is secured by user criteria, which controls who can read or not read the content in an article.
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release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Using knowledge blocks in the Knowledge Center, Using Knowledge Center, Knowledge Center, Manage content capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
---

# Add a knowledge block to a knowledge article

Insert one or more knowledge blocks into a knowledge article within a knowledge base. Each knowledge block is secured by user criteria, which controls who can read or not read the content in an article.

## Before you begin

-   You must have a 'contribute' access to the knowledge base.
-   Confirm that the knowledge blocks feature is enabled for the knowledge base that the article is in. For more information, see [Enable knowledge blocks in the Knowledge Center](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/servicenow-platform/kc-enable-knowledge-blocks.md)

Role required: knowledge

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Knowledge** > **Knowledge Center** > **Lists** > **Knowledge**.

2.  Select **New** to create an article.

3.  Select the knowledge base and the article template in the **Create new article** window.

4.  Preview the article template and select **Next**.

5.  Start by entering the **Knowledge base**, **Short description** \(title\), and other details in the metadata pane of the article form.

6.  Select **Blocks** icon from the contextual side panel.

    \[Omitted image "knowledge-blocks.png"\] Alt text: Knowledge blocks in Knowledge Center

7.  Preview the list of **Knowledge Blocks** associated with the knowledge article.

8.  Select **Insert** to add a knowledge block to the article body.

9.  Alternatively, search for the knowledge block using search and advanced search fields, and then insert the appropriate one into the article.

10. Select **Save**.

    **Note:** You can’t edit knowledge blocks from the article editor. You must go to a knowledge block record to edit it. To edit a published knowledge block, you must checkout.