remove beta suffix for block diagram

cypress/integration/rendering/block.spec.js

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL2: should handle columns statement in sub-blocks', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   id1["Hello"]
   block
     columns 3
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL3: should align block widths and handle columns statement in sub-blocks', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   block
     columns 1
     id1
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL4: should align block widths and handle columns statements in deeper sub-blocks then 1 level', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   columns 1
   block
     columns 1
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL5: should align block widths and handle columns statements in deeper sub-blocks then 1 level (alt)', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   columns 1
   block
     id1
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL6: should handle block arrows and spece statements', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     columns 3
     space:3
     ida idb idc
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL7: should handle different types of edges', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       columns 3
       A space:5
       A --o B
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL8: should handle sub-blocks without columns statements', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       columns 2
       C A B
       block
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL9: should handle edges from blocks in sub blocks to other blocks', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       columns 3
       B space
       block
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL10: should handle edges from composite blocks', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       columns 3
       B space
       block BL
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL11: should handle edges to composite blocks', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       columns 3
       B space
       block BL
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL12: edges should handle labels', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       A
       space
       A -- "apa" --> E
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL13: should handle block arrows in different directions', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       columns 3
       space blockArrowId1<["down"]>(down) space
       blockArrowId2<["right"]>(right) blockArrowId3<["Sync"]>(x, y) blockArrowId4<["left"]>(left)
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL14: should style statements and class statements', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     A
     B
     classDef blue fill:#66f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px;
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL15: width alignment - D and E should share available space', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   block
     D
     E
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL16: width alignment - C should be as wide as the composite block', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   block
     A("This is the text")
     B
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL17: width alignment - blocks should be equal in width', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     A("This is the text")
     B
     C
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL18: block types 1 - square, rounded and circle', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     A["square"]
     B("rounded")
     C(("circle"))
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL19: block types 2 - odd, diamond and hexagon', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     A>"rect_left_inv_arrow"]
     B{"diamond"}
     C{{"hexagon"}}
@@ -271,7 +271,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL20: block types 3 - stadium', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     A(["stadium"])
       `,
       {}
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL21: block types 4 - lean right, lean left, trapezoid and inv trapezoid', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     A[/"lean right"/]
     B[\"lean left"\]
     C[/"trapezoid"\]
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL22: block types 1 - square, rounded and circle', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
     A["square"]
     B("rounded")
     C(("circle"))
@@ -303,7 +303,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL23: sizing - it should be possible to make a block wider', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       A("rounded"):2
       B:2
       C
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL24: sizing - it should be possible to make a composite block wider', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
       block:2
         A
       end
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL25: block in the middle with space on each side', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
         columns 3
         space
         middle["In the middle"]
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
   });
   it('BL26: space and an edge', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   columns 5
     A space B
     A --x B
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
   });
   it('BL27: block sizes for regular blocks', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   columns 3
     a["A wide one"] b:2 c:2 d
       `,
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
   });
   it('BL28: composite block with a set width - f should use the available space', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   columns 3
   a:3
   block:e:3
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', () => {
 
   it('BL29: composite block with a set width - f and g should split the available space', () => {
     imgSnapshotTest(
-      `block-beta
+      `block
   columns 3
   a:3
   block:e:3

demos/block.html

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <body>
     <h1>Block diagram demos</h1>
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
 columns 1
   db(("DB"))
   blockArrowId6<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(down)
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ columns 1
   style B fill:#f9F,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
     </pre>
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
     A1["square"]
     B1("rounded")
     C1(("circle"))
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ block-beta
     </pre>
 
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
     A1(["stadium"])
     A2[["subroutine"]]
     B1[("cylinder")]
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ block-beta
     </pre>
 
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
   block:e:4
     columns 2
       f
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ block-beta
 
     </pre>
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
   block:e:4
     columns 2
       f
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ block-beta
 
     </pre>
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a:3
   block:e:3
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ block-beta
 
     </pre>
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
   columns 4
   a b c d
   block:e:4
@@ -97,19 +97,19 @@ flowchart LR
   X-- "a label" -->z
     </pre>
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
 columns 5
    A space B
    A --x B
     </pre>
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
 columns 3
   a["A wide one"] b:2 c:2 d
     </pre>
 
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
 columns 3
   a b c
   e:3
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ columns 3
     </pre>
 
     <pre id="diagram" class="mermaid">
-block-beta
+block
 
   A1:3
   A2:1

docs/syntax/block.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 ## Introduction to Block Diagrams
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
 columns 1
   db(("DB"))
   blockArrowId6<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(down)
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ columns 1
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
 columns 1
   db(("DB"))
   blockArrowId6<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(down)
@@ -80,12 +80,12 @@ At its core, a block diagram consists of blocks representing different entities
 To create a simple block diagram with three blocks labeled 'a', 'b', and 'c', the syntax is as follows:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   a b c
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   a b c
 ```
 
@@ -101,13 +101,13 @@ While simple block diagrams are linear and straightforward, more complex systems
 In scenarios where you need to distribute blocks across multiple columns, you can specify the number of columns and arrange the blocks accordingly. Here's how to create a block diagram with three columns and four blocks, where the fourth block appears in a second row:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a b c d
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a b c d
 ```
@@ -130,13 +130,13 @@ In more complex diagrams, you may need blocks that span multiple columns to emph
 To create a block diagram where one block spans across two columns, you can specify the desired width for each block:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a["A label"] b:2 c:2 d
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a["A label"] b:2 c:2 d
 ```
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ Composite blocks, or blocks within blocks, are an advanced feature in Mermaid's
 Creating a composite block involves defining a parent block and then nesting other blocks within it. Here's how to define a composite block with nested elements:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     block
       D
     end
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     block
       D
     end
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ Mermaid also allows for dynamic adjustment of column widths based on the content
 In diagrams with varying block sizes, Mermaid automatically adjusts the column widths to fit the largest block in each column. Here's an example:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a:3
   block:group1:2
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a:3
   block:group1:2
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ This example demonstrates how Mermaid dynamically adjusts the width of the colum
 In scenarios where you need to stack blocks horizontally, you can use column width to accomplish the task. Blocks can be arranged vertically by putting them in a single column. Here is how you can create a block diagram in which 4 blocks are stacked on top of each other:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   block
     columns 1
     a["A label"] b c d
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   block
     columns 1
     a["A label"] b c d
@@ -247,12 +247,12 @@ Mermaid supports a range of block shapes to suit different diagramming needs, fr
 To create a block with round edges, which can be used to represent a softer or more flexible component:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1("This is the text in the box")
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1("This is the text in the box")
 ```
 
@@ -261,12 +261,12 @@ block-beta
 A stadium-shaped block, resembling an elongated circle, can be used for components that are process-oriented:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1(["This is the text in the box"])
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1(["This is the text in the box"])
 ```
 
@@ -275,12 +275,12 @@ block-beta
 For representing subroutines or contained processes, a block with double vertical lines is useful:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1[["This is the text in the box"]]
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1[["This is the text in the box"]]
 ```
 
@@ -289,12 +289,12 @@ block-beta
 The cylindrical shape is ideal for representing databases or storage components:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1[("Database")]
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1[("Database")]
 ```
 
@@ -303,12 +303,12 @@ block-beta
 A circle can be used for centralized or pivotal components:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1(("This is the text in the circle"))
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1(("This is the text in the circle"))
 ```
 
@@ -319,36 +319,36 @@ For decision points, use a rhombus, and for unique or specialized processes, asy
 **Asymmetric**
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   id1>"This is the text in the box"]
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   id1>"This is the text in the box"]
 ```
 
 **Rhombus**
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1{"This is the text in the box"}
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1{"This is the text in the box"}
 ```
 
 **Hexagon**
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1{{"This is the text in the box"}}
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1{{"This is the text in the box"}}
 ```
 
@@ -357,7 +357,7 @@ block-beta
 Parallelogram and trapezoid shapes are perfect for inputs/outputs and transitional processes:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   id1[/"This is the text in the box"/]
   id2[\"This is the text in the box"\]
   A[/"Christmas"\]
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   id1[/"This is the text in the box"/]
   id2[\"This is the text in the box"\]
   A[/"Christmas"\]
@@ -377,12 +377,12 @@ block-beta
 For highlighting critical or high-priority components, a double circle can be effective:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1((("This is the text in the circle")))
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
     id1((("This is the text in the circle")))
 ```
 
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ Mermaid also offers unique shapes like block arrows and space blocks for directi
 Block arrows can visually indicate direction or flow within a process:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   blockArrowId<["Label"]>(right)
   blockArrowId2<["Label"]>(left)
   blockArrowId3<["Label"]>(up)
@@ -406,7 +406,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   blockArrowId<["Label"]>(right)
   blockArrowId2<["Label"]>(left)
   blockArrowId3<["Label"]>(up)
@@ -421,14 +421,14 @@ block-beta
 Space blocks can be used to create intentional empty spaces in the diagram, which is useful for layout and readability:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a space b
   c   d   e
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a space b
   c   d   e
@@ -437,12 +437,12 @@ block-beta
 or
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   ida space:3 idb idc
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   ida space:3 idb idc
 ```
 
@@ -467,13 +467,13 @@ The most fundamental aspect of connecting blocks is the use of arrows or links.
 A simple link with an arrow can be created to show direction or flow from one block to another:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A-->B
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A-->B
 ```
@@ -490,13 +490,13 @@ Example - Text with Links
 To add text to a link, the syntax includes the text within the link definition:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space:2 B
   A-- "X" -->B
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   A space:2 B
   A-- "X" -->B
 ```
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ This example show how to add descriptive text to the links, enhancing the inform
 Example - Edges and Styles:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
 columns 1
   db(("DB"))
   blockArrowId6<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(down)
@@ -523,7 +523,7 @@ columns 1
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
 columns 1
   db(("DB"))
   blockArrowId6<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(down)
@@ -552,7 +552,7 @@ Mermaid enables detailed styling of individual blocks, allowing you to apply var
 To apply custom styles to a block, you can use the `style` keyword followed by the block identifier and the desired CSS properties:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   id1 space id2
   id1("Start")-->id2("Stop")
   style id1 fill:#636,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
@@ -560,7 +560,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   id1 space id2
   id1("Start")-->id2("Stop")
   style id1 fill:#636,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
@@ -574,7 +574,7 @@ Mermaid enables applying styling to classes, which could make styling easier if
 #### Example - Styling a Single Class
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A-->B
   classDef blue fill:#6e6ce6,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px;
@@ -583,7 +583,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A-->B
   classDef blue fill:#6e6ce6,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px;
@@ -608,7 +608,7 @@ Combining the elements of structure, linking, and styling, we can create compreh
 Illustrating a simple software system architecture with interconnected components:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   Frontend blockArrowId6<[" "]>(right) Backend
   space:2 down<[" "]>(down)
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   Frontend blockArrowId6<[" "]>(right) Backend
   space:2 down<[" "]>(down)
@@ -640,7 +640,7 @@ This example shows a basic architecture with a frontend, backend, and database.
 Representing a business process flow with decision points and multiple stages:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   Start(("Start")) space:2
   down<[" "]>(down) space:2
@@ -653,7 +653,7 @@ block-beta
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   Start(("Start")) space:2
   down<[" "]>(down) space:2
@@ -682,7 +682,7 @@ Understanding and avoiding common syntax errors is key to a smooth experience wi
 A common mistake is incorrect linking syntax, which can lead to unexpected results or broken diagrams:
 
 ```
-block-beta
+block
   A - B
 ```
 
@@ -690,13 +690,13 @@ block-beta
 Ensure that links between blocks are correctly specified with arrows (--> or ---) to define the direction and type of connection. Also remember that one of the fundamentals for block diagram is to give the author full control of where the boxes are positioned so in the example you need to add a space between the boxes:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A --> B
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A --> B
 ```
@@ -706,13 +706,13 @@ block-beta
 Applying styles in the wrong context or with incorrect syntax can lead to blocks not being styled as intended:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-  block-beta
+  block
     A
     style A fill#969;
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-  block-beta
+  block
     A
     style A fill#969;
 ```
@@ -721,14 +721,14 @@ Applying styles in the wrong context or with incorrect syntax can lead to blocks
 Correct the syntax by ensuring proper separation of style properties with commas and using the correct CSS property format:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A
   style A fill:#969,stroke:#333;
 
 ```
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   A
   style A fill:#969,stroke:#333;
 

packages/mermaid/src/diagrams/block/blockDetector.ts

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import type { DiagramDetector, ExternalDiagramDefinition } from '../../diagram-a
 const id = 'block';
 
 const detector: DiagramDetector = (txt) => {
-  return /^\s*block-beta/.test(txt);
+  return /^\s*block(-beta)?/.test(txt);
 };
 
 const loader = async () => {

packages/mermaid/src/diagrams/block/parser/block.jison

@@ -36,10 +36,10 @@ CRLF \u000D\u000A
 
 %%
 
-"block-beta"                                             { return 'BLOCK_DIAGRAM_KEY'; }
+"block-beta"              { yy.getLogger().debug('Found block-beta'); return 'BLOCK_DIAGRAM_KEY'; }
-"block"\s+            { yy.getLogger().debug('Found space-block'); return 'block';}
+"block:"                  { yy.getLogger().debug('Found id-block'); return 'id-block'; }
-"block"\n+            { yy.getLogger().debug('Found nl-block'); return 'block';}
+"block"                   { yy.getLogger().debug('Found block'); return 'BLOCK_DIAGRAM_KEY'; }
-"block:"            { yy.getLogger().debug('Found space-block'); return 'id-block';}
+
 // \s*\%\%.*                                                       { yy.getLogger().debug('Found comment',yytext); }
 [\s]+                                                           { yy.getLogger().debug('.', yytext); /* skip all whitespace */  }
 [\n]+ {yy.getLogger().debug('_', yytext);                 /* skip all whitespace */   }
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ columnsStatement
 
 blockStatement
   : id-block nodeStatement document end { yy.getLogger().debug('Rule: id-block statement : ', $2, $3); const id2 = yy.generateId(); $$ = { ...$2, type:'composite', children: $3 }; }
-  | block document end { yy.getLogger().debug('Rule: blockStatement : ', $1, $2, $3); const id = yy.generateId(); $$ = { id, type:'composite', label:'', children: $2 }; }
+  | BLOCK_DIAGRAM_KEY document end { yy.getLogger().debug('Rule: blockStatement : ', $1, $2, $3); const id = yy.generateId(); $$ = { id, type:'composite', label:'', children: $2 }; }
   ;
 
 node

packages/mermaid/src/diagrams/block/parser/block.spec.ts

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blocks[0].label).toBe('id');
     });
     it('a node with a square shape and a label', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           id["A label"]
           `;
 
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blocks[0].type).toBe('square');
     });
     it('a diagram with multiple nodes', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           id1
           id2
       `;
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blocks[1].type).toBe('na');
     });
     it('a diagram with multiple nodes', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           id1
           id2
           id3
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
     });
 
     it('a node with a square shape and a label', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           id["A label"]
           id2`;
 
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blocks[1].type).toBe('na');
     });
     it('a diagram with multiple nodes with edges abc123', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           id1["first"]  -->   id2["second"]
       `;
 
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(edges[0].arrowTypeEnd).toBe('arrow_point');
     });
     it('a diagram with multiple nodes with edges abc123', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           id1["first"]  -- "a label" -->   id2["second"]
       `;
 
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(edges[0].label).toBe('a label');
     });
     it('a diagram with column statements', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           columns 2
           block1["Block 1"]
       `;
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blocks.length).toBe(1);
     });
     it('a diagram without column statements', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           block1["Block 1"]
       `;
 
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blocks.length).toBe(1);
     });
     it('a diagram with auto column statements', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           columns auto
           block1["Block 1"]
       `;
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
     });
 
     it('blocks next to each other', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           columns 2
           block1["Block 1"]
           block2["Block 2"]
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
     });
 
     it('blocks on top of each other', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           columns 1
           block1["Block 1"]
           block2["Block 2"]
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
     });
 
     it('compound blocks 2', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           block
             aBlock["ABlock"]
             bBlock["BBlock"]
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(bBlock.type).toBe('square');
     });
     it('compound blocks of compound blocks', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           block
             aBlock["ABlock"]
             block
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(bBlock.type).toBe('square');
     });
     it('compound blocks with title', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           block:compoundBlock["Compound block"]
             columns 1
             block2["Block 2"]
@@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(block2.type).toBe('square');
     });
     it('blocks mixed with compound blocks', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
           columns 1
           block1["Block 1"]
 
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
     });
 
     it('Arrow blocks', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
         columns 3
         block1["Block 1"]
         blockArrow<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(right)
@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blockArrow.directions).toContain('right');
     });
     it('Arrow blocks with multiple points', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
         columns 1
         A
         blockArrow<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(up, down)
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(blockArrow.directions).not.toContain('right');
     });
     it('blocks with different widths', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
         columns 3
         one["One Slot"]
         two["Two slots"]:2
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(two.widthInColumns).toBe(2);
     });
     it('empty blocks', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
         columns 3
         space
         middle["In the middle"]
@@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(middle.label).toBe('In the middle');
     });
     it('classDef statements applied to a block', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
         classDef black color:#ffffff, fill:#000000;
 
         mc["Memcache"]
@@ -390,7 +390,7 @@ describe('Block diagram', function () {
       expect(black.styles[0]).toEqual('color:#ffffff');
     });
     it('style statements applied to a block', () => {
-      const str = `block-beta
+      const str = `block
 columns 1
     B["A wide one in the middle"]
   style B fill:#f9F,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
@@ -406,9 +406,9 @@ columns 1
 
   describe('prototype properties', function () {
     function validateProperty(prop: string) {
-      expect(() => block.parse(`block-beta\n${prop}`)).not.toThrow();
+      expect(() => block.parse(`block\n${prop}`)).not.toThrow();
       expect(() =>
-        block.parse(`block-beta\nA; classDef ${prop} color:#ffffff,fill:#000000; class A ${prop}`)
+        block.parse(`block\nA; classDef ${prop} color:#ffffff,fill:#000000; class A ${prop}`)
       ).not.toThrow();
     }
 

packages/mermaid/src/docs/syntax/block.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ outline: 'deep' # shows all h3 headings in outline in Vitepress
 ## Introduction to Block Diagrams
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
 columns 1
   db(("DB"))
   blockArrowId6<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(down)
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ At its core, a block diagram consists of blocks representing different entities
 To create a simple block diagram with three blocks labeled 'a', 'b', and 'c', the syntax is as follows:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   a b c
 ```
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ While simple block diagrams are linear and straightforward, more complex systems
 In scenarios where you need to distribute blocks across multiple columns, you can specify the number of columns and arrange the blocks accordingly. Here's how to create a block diagram with three columns and four blocks, where the fourth block appears in a second row:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a b c d
 ```
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ In more complex diagrams, you may need blocks that span multiple columns to emph
 To create a block diagram where one block spans across two columns, you can specify the desired width for each block:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a["A label"] b:2 c:2 d
 ```
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ Composite blocks, or blocks within blocks, are an advanced feature in Mermaid's
 Creating a composite block involves defining a parent block and then nesting other blocks within it. Here's how to define a composite block with nested elements:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     block
       D
     end
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ Mermaid also allows for dynamic adjustment of column widths based on the content
 In diagrams with varying block sizes, Mermaid automatically adjusts the column widths to fit the largest block in each column. Here's an example:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a:3
   block:group1:2
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ This example demonstrates how Mermaid dynamically adjusts the width of the colum
 In scenarios where you need to stack blocks horizontally, you can use column width to accomplish the task. Blocks can be arranged vertically by putting them in a single column. Here is how you can create a block diagram in which 4 blocks are stacked on top of each other:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   block
     columns 1
     a["A label"] b c d
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ Mermaid supports a range of block shapes to suit different diagramming needs, fr
 To create a block with round edges, which can be used to represent a softer or more flexible component:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1("This is the text in the box")
 ```
 
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ block-beta
 A stadium-shaped block, resembling an elongated circle, can be used for components that are process-oriented:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1(["This is the text in the box"])
 ```
 
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ block-beta
 For representing subroutines or contained processes, a block with double vertical lines is useful:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1[["This is the text in the box"]]
 ```
 
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ block-beta
 The cylindrical shape is ideal for representing databases or storage components:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1[("Database")]
 ```
 
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ block-beta
 A circle can be used for centralized or pivotal components:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1(("This is the text in the circle"))
 ```
 
@@ -228,21 +228,21 @@ For decision points, use a rhombus, and for unique or specialized processes, asy
 **Asymmetric**
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   id1>"This is the text in the box"]
 ```
 
 **Rhombus**
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1{"This is the text in the box"}
 ```
 
 **Hexagon**
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1{{"This is the text in the box"}}
 ```
 
@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ block-beta
 Parallelogram and trapezoid shapes are perfect for inputs/outputs and transitional processes:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   id1[/"This is the text in the box"/]
   id2[\"This is the text in the box"\]
   A[/"Christmas"\]
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ block-beta
 For highlighting critical or high-priority components, a double circle can be effective:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
     id1((("This is the text in the circle")))
 ```
 
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ Mermaid also offers unique shapes like block arrows and space blocks for directi
 Block arrows can visually indicate direction or flow within a process:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   blockArrowId<["Label"]>(right)
   blockArrowId2<["Label"]>(left)
   blockArrowId3<["Label"]>(up)
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ block-beta
 Space blocks can be used to create intentional empty spaces in the diagram, which is useful for layout and readability:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   a space b
   c   d   e
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ block-beta
 or
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   ida space:3 idb idc
 ```
 
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ The most fundamental aspect of connecting blocks is the use of arrows or links.
 A simple link with an arrow can be created to show direction or flow from one block to another:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A-->B
 ```
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ Example - Text with Links
 To add text to a link, the syntax includes the text within the link definition:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space:2 B
   A-- "X" -->B
 ```
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ This example show how to add descriptive text to the links, enhancing the inform
 Example - Edges and Styles:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
 columns 1
   db(("DB"))
   blockArrowId6<["&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"]>(down)
@@ -381,7 +381,7 @@ Mermaid enables detailed styling of individual blocks, allowing you to apply var
 To apply custom styles to a block, you can use the `style` keyword followed by the block identifier and the desired CSS properties:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   id1 space id2
   id1("Start")-->id2("Stop")
   style id1 fill:#636,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ Mermaid enables applying styling to classes, which could make styling easier if
 #### Example - Styling a Single Class
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A-->B
   classDef blue fill:#6e6ce6,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px;
@@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ Combining the elements of structure, linking, and styling, we can create compreh
 Illustrating a simple software system architecture with interconnected components:
 
 ```mermaid
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   Frontend blockArrowId6<[" "]>(right) Backend
   space:2 down<[" "]>(down)
@@ -439,7 +439,7 @@ This example shows a basic architecture with a frontend, backend, and database.
 Representing a business process flow with decision points and multiple stages:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   columns 3
   Start(("Start")) space:2
   down<[" "]>(down) space:2
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ Understanding and avoiding common syntax errors is key to a smooth experience wi
 A common mistake is incorrect linking syntax, which can lead to unexpected results or broken diagrams:
 
 ```
-block-beta
+block
   A - B
 ```
 
@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ block-beta
 Ensure that links between blocks are correctly specified with arrows (--> or ---) to define the direction and type of connection. Also remember that one of the fundamentals for block diagram is to give the author full control of where the boxes are positioned so in the example you need to add a space between the boxes:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A space B
   A --> B
 ```
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ block-beta
 Applying styles in the wrong context or with incorrect syntax can lead to blocks not being styled as intended:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-  block-beta
+  block
     A
     style A fill#969;
 ```
@@ -495,7 +495,7 @@ Applying styles in the wrong context or with incorrect syntax can lead to blocks
 Correct the syntax by ensuring proper separation of style properties with commas and using the correct CSS property format:
 
 ```mermaid-example
-block-beta
+block
   A
   style A fill:#969,stroke:#333;