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# Cloning a block

The last block feature that we want to cover is cloning a block. Sometimes, we would like to have a block that is a variation of an existing block, so the question is – how can we “reuse” the existing one? It is done by cloning. As shown above, as part of every block there is an icon to clone the block: ![img\_54.jpg](/files/-LD6N2MaEBN7hm-g866J)

So let’s clone the Theme Block. After clicking on the “Clone” icon, we’ll get the block configuration screen. Let’s only change the name of the block and make it visible:

![img\_54.jpg](/files/-LD6N2MckTr_MaLE1mKu)

And let’s see the user side:

![img\_54.jpg](/files/-LD6N2MekOIhhA5zceMp)

As you can see on the left, both blocks are working just fine. Of course, you can make more significant changes/modifications to the cloned block.