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How Do You Make a Hover Effect in Squarespace?

Last updated on December 11, 2022 @ 2:16 am

The hover effect is one of the most popular effects to use on website buttons and links. It makes them more interactive and can add a touch of fun to your site.

If you’re using Squarespace, there are a few different ways you can add a hover effect to your buttons and links.

One way to add a hover effect is to use the Squarespace CSS Editor. In the CSS Editor, you can add your own custom CSS code to create a hover effect.

To do this, first, select the button or link you want to add the hover effect to. Then, click on the “Edit” button in the CSS Editor. This will bring up a window where you can enter your CSS code.

In the CSS code, you’ll need to add the “:hover” pseudo-class to the element you’re editing. For example, if you’re editing a button, your code might look like this:

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.button:hover { 
background-color: red; 
} 

This code will change the background color of the button when someone hovers over it with their mouse. You can use this same technique to change the color of text or other elements on your button or link.

Another way to add a hover effect is to use Squarespace’s built-in hover effects. To do this, go to the Design tab in your site editor and click on the Hover Effects section. Here, you can choose from a number of different hover effects, including changing the color of your button or link, adding an animation, or changing the shape of your button.

Once you’ve selected the hover effect you want to use, Squarespace will automatically generate the necessary code for you. All you need to do is copy and paste this code into your site’s CSS Editor.

Adding a hover effect to your buttons and links is a great way to make them more interactive and engaging. By using either Squarespace’s built-in hover effects or adding your own custom CSS code, you can easily add a touch of fun to your site.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.