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# Panel Sidebar

The Widgets Panel allows you to manage and customize the sidebar areas of your website. You can now use block-based widgets, giving you more flexibility and design options.

#### **Key Features**

* **Block Widgets:**\
  You can add any Gutenberg block (such as Text, Image, Buttons, or Custom HTML) to widget areas.
* **Classic Widgets Option:**\
  If you prefer the old-style interface, install and activate the **Classic Widgets Plugin** to revert to the traditional view.
* **Help & Guidance:**\
  A link to a **detailed guide** is available directly in the Customizer for users who are new to block widgets.

#### **How to Add a Widget**

1. **Go to WordPress Dashboard** → *Appearance ▸ Customize* → *Widgets*.
2. Select the **Panel Sidebar** (or any available widget area).
3. Click **Add a Block** (+ icon).
4. Choose the block type you want to add — e.g., Paragraph, Image, Categories, or Custom HTML.
5. Customize the content and style directly in the editor.
6. Click **Publish** or **Save Changes** to apply updates to your site.

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