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How Do I Write Code in Squarespace?

Last updated on December 14, 2022 @ 3:06 am

As a web designer, you may be asked to code in Squarespace from time to time. While it is simple to use their drag and drop editor to create a beautiful website, you may be wondering how to code in Squarespace if you need to make more advanced changes. In this article, we will show you how to write code in Squarespace and style text using HTML tags.

Squarespace is a popular website builder that allows you to create beautiful websites without having to know how to code. While their drag and drop editor is easy to use, there are times when you may need to write code in Squarespace. Fortunately, it is easy to do.

In order to write code in Squarespace, you will need to use the Code Block element. This can be found in the Elements tab on the left sidebar of the Squarespace editor. Once you have added a Code Block element to your page, you can simply paste your code into it.

PRO TIP: If you are not a experienced coder, we would recommend not trying to write code in Squarespace. It can be difficult to troubleshoot code errors and there is a risk of breaking your site.

Once you have added your code, you can style it using HTML tags. For example, if you want to make text bold, you would use the <b> tag.

If you want to underline text, you would use the <u> tag. And if you want to add a paragraph break, you would use the <p> tag.

With a little practice, writing code in Squarespace will become second nature. And with the ability to style your text using HTML tags, you will have full control over how your website looks.

Squarespace is a popular website builder that allows users to create beautiful websites without having extensive coding knowledge. While Squarespace’s drag-and-drop editor is easy to use, there are times when users may need or want to write custom code for their site. Fortunately, it is easy add custom code snippets into Squarespace pages using the Code Block element.

In order to write code in Squarespace, users will first need locate the Code Block element in the Elements tab on the left sidebar of the Squarespace editor. Once they have added a Code Block element onto their page, they can simply paste their desired code snippet into the block.

It is also possible style text within custom coded sections by using HTML tags such as <b>, <u>, and <p>. For example, if someone wanted their text within a custom coded section of their website to appear bolded, they would use the <b> tag before and after the section of text they want affected like so: This text will appear bolded. The same principle applies for underlining text with the <u> tag and adding paragraph breaks with the <p> tag.

By taking some time familiarize themselves with how custom coding works within Squarespace pages, users can easily add powerful functionality and control over how their site appears without having learning an entire coding language from scratch.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.