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In this article
  • Element categories
  • Essential elements in the editor
  • Decorative and interactive elements in the editor
  • Advanced elements and apps in the editor
  • FAQs

Wix Editor: Elements Available in the Editor

In this article
  • Element categories
  • Essential elements in the editor
  • Decorative and interactive elements in the editor
  • Advanced elements and apps in the editor
  • FAQs
There are hundreds of elements in the Wix Editor to help you build, design, and manage your site. You can choose from a range of categories and types to ensure you have everything you need to expand your business or brand.
A screenshot of the Add Elements panel in the Wix Editor.

Element categories

There are three main categories which cover all of the different element types in the editor:
  • Essential elements: These are used to display most of the content on your site. They include text, menus, images, and buttons. Use essential elements to set up your site, and showcase your services and information.
  • Decorative elements: We have a ton of elements that can be used for both functional and decorative purposes. They include shapes, vector art, and galleries.
  • Advanced elements: You can add advanced elements to capture leads and further expand your business. Popular advanced elements include repeaters, forms, and embeds

Essential elements in the editor

Begin building your site with essential elements. They make up the most important parts of your site's content, so you have everything you need to display information and keep visitors informed. 
Element types are divided by tabs in the Add Elements panel, so you can easily find what you're looking for. Check out the list below to see the available essential element types to add in the editor.

Decorative and interactive elements in the editor

Use decorative and interactive elements to make your site appealing for visitors. You can use them for design purposes, or to encourage your visitors to keep clicking.
See below all the decorative and interactive elements available in the Add Elements panel.

Advanced elements and apps in the editor

Advanced elements allow you to keep growing and expanding your business, as well as further upgrade the design of your site. You can add elements like forms and lists that connect to a dataset, or even custom elements with your own code. 
Check out our list below to see all of the advanced elements and apps you can add to your site from the panel.

FAQs

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