How to edit text
Step-by-step instructions for clicking into text blocks, typing, formatting, and saving text changes on any Squarespace page.
Editing text in Squarespace is direct and visual. You click on the text you want to change, type your update, and save. This guide covers everything you need to know about text editing.
Quick summary
Open the page editor, click on any text to select it, then click again to position your cursor. Edit your text, use the toolbar to format it, and click Save when done.
What you'll need
Beginner 5 minutes- Access to the page editor (see How to edit a page)
Clicking into text
Open the page editor from your dashboard.
Click once on a text block to select it. A border and editing options appear around the block.
Click again (or double-click) inside the text to place your cursor where you want to type.
Type your changes. You can also select text by clicking and dragging to highlight it.
The text formatting toolbar
When you select text in a text block, a toolbar appears with formatting options:
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| B | Bold — makes selected text heavy |
| I | Italic — tilts text for emphasis |
| U | Underline |
| Link icon | Turns selected text into a clickable link |
| Paragraph / Heading | Changes the style of the current paragraph |
| Bullet list | Creates an unordered list |
| Numbered list | Creates an ordered list |
| Alignment | Left, center, or right alignment |
Heading styles
Using the correct heading style matters for SEO and accessibility. Select a line of text and use the style dropdown to choose:
- Heading 1 (H1) — the main title of the page. Use once per page.
- Heading 2 (H2) — main section headings.
- Heading 3 (H3) — sub-section headings.
- Paragraph — regular body text.
- Quote — for pull quotes and testimonials.
Why headings matter
Heading styles aren't just visual. Search engines and screen readers use them to understand the structure of your page. Don't use Heading 1 just because you want big text — use it because it's genuinely the main title.
Changing fonts and colors
You cannot change fonts and colors on individual text blocks in most cases. Those are controlled site-wide in Site Styles (Design > Site Styles). This ensures your site looks consistent. See Changing fonts, colors & site styles for instructions.
If your site uses custom text styles, they will appear in the style dropdown when you're editing a text block.
Adding a link to text
Highlight the text you want to link.
Click the link icon in the toolbar.
Type or paste the URL in the link field that appears.
Choose whether to open in a new tab (good for external links).
Click Apply or press Enter to save the link.
Saving your changes
When you're done editing, click the Save button in the editing toolbar. Don't close the browser tab without saving — you may lose your changes.
Common questions
Related guides
- How to edit a page
- Sections & blocks explained
- Changing fonts, colors & site styles
- Adding buttons & links
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