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Adding and customizing the search block

Customizing your Cast LMS

Adding and customizing the search block

Last updated on 01 Apr, 2026

Adding and customizing the search block can now be done through the Cast Editor.

Adding the search block

  1. Go to Cast Editor and select your preferred screen.

  2. Click anywhere on the screen to add a new block. If there are existing blocks, click + ADD BLOCK instead.

Click on add_circle…
  1. Select Search Button.

Click on search…

Customizing the search block

Once you’ve added the search block, you can customize its appearance to match the style of your LMS. To customize the search button, follow these steps:

  1. Click the edit button on the search block.

Click on Edit buttonSearch block
  1. Then, click the gear icon to open the Search Block Settings page.

Click on Go to settings of buttonSearch block
  1. At the top of the page, you’ll see the Header preview. This shows how the search button will look as you update its colors, fonts, and text.

Click on What are you looking for?…
  1. Choose the color of the header background in the Header BG.

Click on change to  rgb
  1. Edit the header title in the space provided.

Type "Search for anything here"

6. Select your preferred font and font weight.

Select PoppinsSelect Black
  1. Choose the color of the header title.

Click on Header Title Text…Click on brightness channel
  1. Next, update the supporting text.

Type "What are you looking for?"
  1. Select your preferred font and font weight for the supporting text.

Select PoppinsSelect Semi Bold
  1. Choose the color of the supporting text.

Click on Supporting Text…
  1. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find color selectors for the search icon, search background, and search button. Adjust these as needed.

Click on Search Icon…
  1. Once you’re done, click SAVE.

Click on SAVE

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