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What Is a Markdown Block in Squarespace?

Last updated on December 12, 2022 @ 5:32 am

Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers. Markdown allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML).

Squarespace uses Markdown in two places:

  • Markdown blocks: You can add a Markdown block to any page or post on your site. This block lets you write and format text using Markdown and HTML.

    For more information, visit Working with Markdown blocks.

  • Product descriptions: You can use Markdown to format product descriptions on the Products Page. For more information, visit Formatting product descriptions.

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers.

How do I use it?

You can add a Markdown block to any page or post on your site. You can also use Markdown to format product descriptions on the Products Page.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that the “Markdown Block” in Squarespace can be used to insert malicious code into your website. If you are not familiar with HTML or Markdown, we recommend that you do not use this feature.

Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool that is useful for web writers. It is easy to read and write in plain text format and can be converted into structurally valid XHTML or HTML. Squarespace uses Markdown in two places: Markdown blocks and Product descriptions.

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