diff --git a/course/format/social/config.php b/course/format/social/config.php
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+<?php
+//
+// Optional course format configuration file
+//
+// This file contains any specific configuration settings for the 
+// format.
+//
+// The default blocks layout for this course format:
+    $format['defaultblocks'] = 'participants,search_forums,calendar_month,'.
+                               'calendar_upcoming,social_activities,'.
+                               'recent_activity,admin,course_list';
+//
+?>
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diff --git a/course/format/topics/config.php b/course/format/topics/config.php
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+<?php
+//
+// Optional course format configuration file
+//
+// This file contains any specific configuration settings for the 
+// format.
+//
+// The default blocks layout for this course format:
+    $format['defaultblocks'] = 'participants,activity_modules,search_forums,'.
+                               'admin,course_list:news_items,calendar_upcoming,'.
+                               'recent_activity';
+//
+?>
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diff --git a/course/format/weeks/config.php b/course/format/weeks/config.php
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+<?php
+//
+// Optional course format configuration file
+//
+// This file contains any specific configuration settings for the 
+// format.
+//
+// The default blocks layout for this course format:
+    $format['defaultblocks'] = 'participants,activity_modules,search_forums,'.
+                               'admin,course_list:news_items,calendar_upcoming,'.
+                               'recent_activity';
+//
+?>
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