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PHP Noob here -

How can I format a PHP Block (specifically a countdown block). Do I make it a normal block and insert HTML code, or is there another way? If so, how?

Thanks!
-Max

have you read this: What are the different block types for?

Depends on the sort of countdown you have in mind. If it should continue ticking after the page has loaded, you'll need JavaScript and you can easily put that in a "normal" block.

Otherwise, write a PHP function that returns whatever you want to display there. There are 2 very simple examples in your lib-custom.php (phpblock_showrights and phpblock_getBent) to get you started.

bye, Dirk

Yeah - I understand that. I'm using a PHP function that countdowns the number of days left. So can I call the PHP function using the normal block?

-Max

from the faq you read: "PHP blocks let you call a PHP function and display that functions' output in the block."

not a normal block or a portal block, but a PHP block. Your PHP function will contain, as Dirk mentioned, whatever you want to display there--including any markup. See the examples that Dirk mentioned.