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Data box

Used to add databox(es) containing a data point, text and optional icon to a page. Adjacent Databoxes are grouped together and styled the same, colors can vary. Each Data box is a separate piece of content, and boxes can be displayed 1, 2, 3, or 4 per row.

Screenshot example of Data Box content type
Screenshot showing example of Data box content type.

Content Type Details

  • ID: 468
  • Name: Dallas - Data box
  • Minimum user level: Contributor
  • Use with page layouts: Full Width, Page with Sidebar - in Main Body, Microsite, PPC Campaign - in Main Body, PPC Campaign - in Full Width

Content Type Elements Details

NameDescriptionSizeTypeRequiredConditionally Shown
NameThe Name Element80 CharactersPlain TextYesNo
Content Group HeadingEnter optional text above the group of cards. Set on the first card in a data boxes. Adding a heading will start a new group.255 CharactersPlain TextNoNo
Content Group Heading LevelSet the level of optional heading above the group of data boxes

Choose from options: Heading 2, Heading 3, Heading 4, Heading 5, Heading 6
N/ASelect Box
(List: Dallas - Headings)
YesYes
Content Group DescriptionEnter optional text above the group of data boxes. Set on the first data box in a group. See TinyMCE content options.9999 CharactersHTMLNoYes
Boxes in a RowSelect how many boxes are in the row/group, set this for the first data box in a group to apply the shape to all data boxes in the group. Select auto to automatically size the boxes based on the number of elements.

Choose from options: 1 box wide, 2 boxes wide, 3 boxes wide, 4 boxes wide, Auto
N/ASelect Box
(List: Dallas - Data Box Sizes)
NoNo
Box ColorChoose a box color

Choose from options: White, Light Grey, Blue, Red, Dark Grey
N/ASelect Box
(List: Dallas - Data Box - Box Colors)
NoNo
IconChoose an icon to display on this data box, if adding an icon add an icon for each data box content item in the group

Choose from options such as: Address Book, Align Center, Apple, Apple Alt, Archway
N/ASelect Box
(List: Dallas - Icons)
NoNo
Icon Background ShapeSelect the shape behind the icon, set this for the first data box in a group to apply the shape to all data boxes in the group

Choose from options: None, Circle, Square
N/ASelect Box
(List: Dallas - Data Box - Icon Shapes)
NoYes
Icon Background ColorSelect the color to display behind the icon

Choose from options: None, Blue, Red, Dark grey
N/ASelect Box
(List: Dallas - Data Box - Icon Background Colors)
NoYes
Icon ColorSelect the color for the icon

Choose from options: Default, Blue, Red, Dark grey, White
N/ASelect Box
(List: Dallas - Data Box - Icon Color)
NoYes
ImageSelect the custom image in place of an icon.N/AMediaNoYes
Data PointEnter the number or data point to display20 CharactersPlain TextNoNo
DescriptionEnter the description of the data point118 CharactersPlain TextYesNo
Content Group FooterEnter optional text below the group of data boxes. Set on the last data box in a group. See TinyMCE content options.9999 CharactersHTMLNoNo

Examples

Data Box: No Background

Here's some sample text that describes what you're seeing in the data below.

94,532 Singe item

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Data Boxes: Multiple With No Background

Here's some sample text that describes what you're seeing in the data below.

94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students

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Data Boxes: Solid Background

Here's some sample text that describes what you're seeing in the data below.

94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students

Now that you liked that data, you can visit our other web page to learn more.

Data Boxes: Icon in a Circle

Here's some sample text that describes what you're seeing in the data below.

94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students

Now that you liked that data, you can visit our other web page to learn more.

Data Boxes: Icon in a Square

Here's some sample text that describes what you're seeing in the data below.

94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students
94,532 International Students

Now that you liked that data, you can visit our other web page to learn more.

Updated May 12, 2025