> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.glowply.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Elements manager

> The Elements manager is an advanced Builder setting that lets you turn individual editor elements on or off. Learn what it does and when to use it.

The **Elements manager (مدير العناصر)** controls which building blocks — the elements and components you drag onto a page — are available inside the **Builder**. Turning an element off hides it from the editor; turning it on makes it available again.

You'll find it in your **site dashboard** under the **Builder (البلدر)** section, alongside the Builder's other advanced settings.

<Info>
  This is an **advanced, optional** setting. By default every element you need is already available, so most sites never have to open the Elements manager. Use it only when you want to deliberately simplify the editor.
</Info>

## What it's for

The Builder ships with a large set of ready-made elements — things like headings, text, buttons, images, columns, and more. The Elements manager is where you decide which of those appear in the editor's element list.

Common reasons to use it:

* **Tidy up the editor** — hide elements you never use so the list you scroll through is shorter and faster to work with.
* **Keep your design consistent** — disable elements you don't want appearing on your site, so your pages stay on-brand.
* **Re-enable an element** — if a block you want isn't showing up in the Builder, turn it back on here.

<Note>
  Disabling an element only removes it from the editor's list of things you can add. It doesn't change pages you've already built, and you can re-enable any element at any time.
</Note>

## Open the Elements manager

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your site dashboard">
    From your **account portal**, click **Glowply dashboard** to open your site dashboard in a new tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to the Builder section">
    In the left-side menu, open the **Builder (البلدر)** section and find its advanced settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Elements manager">
    Choose **Elements manager (مدير العناصر)** to see the full list of available elements.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Turn elements on or off

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the element">
    Browse or search the list for the element you want to change.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle it">
    Switch the element **off** to hide it from the editor, or **on** to make it available again.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your changes">
    Save so your choices take effect. The next time you open the Builder, the element list reflects what you enabled.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Not sure whether you'll need an element later? Leave it enabled. There's no downside to keeping an element available — it simply sits in the list until you use it.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  Avoid disabling an element that's already used on a published page. Removing it from the editor can make that element harder to find or edit later. If you're unsure, leave it enabled.
</Warning>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need to use the Elements manager?">
    No. It's entirely optional. Every element you need to build a normal site is already available by default — you only open the Elements manager if you want to hide elements you don't use.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will disabling an element break my existing pages?">
    Disabling an element removes it from the list of elements you can add in the **Builder**; it's meant to declutter the editor. To keep things safe, only disable elements you aren't already using, and re-enable an element if you need it again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="An element I want is missing from the Builder. Where is it?">
    Open the Elements manager and check whether it's turned off. If it is, switch it back on and save, then return to the **Builder** — it will appear in the element list again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is this the same as the Builder library or Template library?">
    No. The **Builder library** and **Template library** are collections of ready-made designs you can insert into a page. The Elements manager instead controls which individual building-block elements are available in the editor.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Where to go next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Build your pages" icon="pen-ruler" href="/en/site/builder-overview">
    Learn how the **Builder** works and how to edit your pages.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Insert ready-made designs" icon="grid-2" href="/en/site/builder-library">
    Add prebuilt blocks from the **Builder library**.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start from a template" icon="table-layout" href="/en/site/templates-library">
    Browse the **Template library** for full-page layouts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Put your site in maintenance mode" icon="screwdriver-wrench" href="/en/site/maintenance-mode">
    Temporarily show a maintenance page while you work.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  The Elements manager is one of the **Builder's** advanced settings. If you just want to design pages, you can safely skip it and start in the [Builder](/en/site/builder-overview).
</Info>