<BLOCK syntax> text block

<BLOCK synopsis>

BLOCK and /BLOCK are used to create block macros, which are similar in use to SET macros, but can be multi-line definitions.

Any text and formatting may be set inside the block. You can use any htp or user defined metatag including FILE INCLUDE. The metatags won't be expanded before the block is USEd except if you give the EXPAND parameter.

The block macro is dereferenced (expanded) with the USE tag or the '$' operator. See the notes on the USE tag on how to pass parameters to a block macro.