# Actions block

Holds multiple interactive elements — buttons, menus, pickers — in a row.

| | |
|---|---|
| **Type** | `actions` |
| **Available in** | Messages, Modals, Home tab |
| **Compatible block elements** | [Button element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/button-element), [Checkboxes element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/checkboxes-element), [Date picker element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/date-picker-element), [Datetime picker element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/datetime-picker-element), [Multi-select menu element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/multi-select-menu-element), [Overflow menu element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/overflow-menu-element), [Radio button group element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/radio-button-group-element), [Select menu element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/select-menu-element), [Time picker element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/time-picker-element), [Workflow button element](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/elements/workflow-button-element) |

## Fields

| Field | Type | Description | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| `type` | String | The type of block. For an actions block, `type` is always `actions`. | Required |
| `elements` | Object[] | An array of interactive element objects — buttons, select menus, overflow menus, date, time and datetime pickers, checkboxes, radio buttons and workflow buttons. Maximum of 25 elements. | Required |
| `block_id` | String | A unique identifier for the block. If not specified, one is generated. Use it to tell which block a `block_actions` payload came from. Maximum length is 255 characters. It must be unique within the message or view — a duplicate is replaced and reported as a warning. | Optional |

> **How Repzo Chat differs from Slack**
>
> - Text inputs (`plain_text_input`, `rich_text_input`, …) only work inside an [input block](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/blocks/input-block); in an actions block they're skipped and the API returns a warning.
> - `feedback_buttons` and `icon_button` belong in a [context actions block](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/blocks/context-actions-block) and are skipped here with a warning.

## Examples

### A select menu and a button

```json
{
  "blocks": [
    {
      "type": "section",
      "text": {
        "type": "mrkdwn",
        "text": "*Deal:* Northwind — 40 POS terminals\n*Stage:* Proposal sent"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "actions",
      "block_id": "deal_actions",
      "elements": [
        {
          "type": "static_select",
          "action_id": "move_stage",
          "placeholder": {
            "type": "plain_text",
            "text": "Move to stage"
          },
          "options": [
            {
              "text": {
                "type": "plain_text",
                "text": "Negotiation"
              },
              "value": "negotiation"
            },
            {
              "text": {
                "type": "plain_text",
                "text": "Contract sent"
              },
              "value": "contract_sent"
            },
            {
              "text": {
                "type": "plain_text",
                "text": "Closed won"
              },
              "value": "closed_won"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "type": "button",
          "action_id": "open_deal",
          "text": {
            "type": "plain_text",
            "text": "Open deal"
          },
          "url": "https://example.com/deals/1042"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

### Approve or reject, with a confirmation

```json
{
  "blocks": [
    {
      "type": "section",
      "text": {
        "type": "mrkdwn",
        "text": "*Discount request* — 18% on quote Q-2291 (SAR 46,500)"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "actions",
      "elements": [
        {
          "type": "button",
          "action_id": "approve",
          "text": {
            "type": "plain_text",
            "text": "Approve"
          },
          "style": "primary",
          "value": "Q-2291"
        },
        {
          "type": "button",
          "action_id": "reject",
          "text": {
            "type": "plain_text",
            "text": "Reject"
          },
          "style": "danger",
          "value": "Q-2291",
          "confirm": {
            "title": {
              "type": "plain_text",
              "text": "Reject this discount?"
            },
            "text": {
              "type": "mrkdwn",
              "text": "The sales rep will be told the request was rejected."
            },
            "confirm": {
              "type": "plain_text",
              "text": "Reject"
            },
            "deny": {
              "type": "plain_text",
              "text": "Cancel"
            },
            "style": "danger"
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

### A date picker and an overflow menu

```json
{
  "blocks": [
    {
      "type": "actions",
      "elements": [
        {
          "type": "datepicker",
          "action_id": "follow_up",
          "initial_date": "2026-10-20",
          "placeholder": {
            "type": "plain_text",
            "text": "Follow-up date"
          }
        },
        {
          "type": "overflow",
          "action_id": "more",
          "options": [
            {
              "text": {
                "type": "plain_text",
                "text": "Snooze a week"
              },
              "value": "snooze"
            },
            {
              "text": {
                "type": "plain_text",
                "text": "Reassign"
              },
              "value": "reassign"
            },
            {
              "text": {
                "type": "plain_text",
                "text": "Close ticket"
              },
              "value": "close"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

## Related

- [Blocks](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit/blocks)
- [Block Kit overview](https://workstation.repzo.com/docs/developers/block-kit)