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Can You Use HTML and CSS on Squarespace?

Last updated on December 23, 2022 @ 7:58 am

HTML is the standard markup language for creating websites and CSS is the style sheet language used for describing the presentation of websites. Both HTML and CSS are written in code, which can be read by computers. However, you cannot use HTML and CSS on Squarespace.

Squarespace is a website builder and hosting platform that allows users to create and maintain professional-looking websites without having to write code. Squarespace provides users with pre-designed templates and drag-and-drop tools that make it easy to create beautiful websites. While you cannot use HTML and CSS on Squarespace, you can use Squarespace’s built-in style editor to customize the look of your website.

The built-in style editor allows you to change the font, color, and size of your text, as well as add your own CSS code. However, if you want to use HTML on your Squarespace website, you will need to use a third-party app or plugin. There are a few different options available, but we recommend using Codeblocks.

Codeblocks is an app that allows you to insert HTML code into your Squarespace website. Codeblocks has a free plan that allows you to insert up to 500 lines of code. If you need more than 500 lines of code, you can upgrade to a paid plan starting at $5 per month.

To use Codeblocks, simply create a new Codeblock and paste your HTML code into the Codeblock editor. Once you’ve added your HTML code, click Save & Publish. Your HTML code will now be live on your website.

If you want to style text on your Squarespace website using HTML tags, we recommend using the <p>, <b>, and <u> tags. The <p> tag is used for paragraphs, the <b> tag is used for bold text, and the <u> tag is used for underlined text.

To use these tags, simply add them before and after the text you want to style. For example:

This is a paragraph.

This text is bold.

This text is underlined.

You can also use CSS to style text on your Squarespace website. CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and it is a language used for describing the presentation of websites.

To use CSS on your Squarespace website, you will need to use a third-party app or plugin like Codeblocks. Once you’ve added your CSS code to Codeblocks, click Save & Publish and your CSS will be live on your website.

PRO TIP: If you use HTML and CSS on Squarespace, your site may not function properly. Additionally, your site may be less secure and more vulnerable to attack.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.