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Why Can’t I Edit My Text in Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:26 am

If you’ve ever tried to edit your text in Squarespace, you know how frustrating it can be. The WYSIWYG editor is limited, and there’s no easy way to add HTML or CSS code. So why can’t you edit your text in Squarespace?

The answer is simple: Squarespace is a visual platform, and HTML is a code language. To allow people to edit their text in Squarespace, we would need to build a visual interface for writing code, which would be time-consuming and expensive. Additionally, most people who use Squarespace don’t know how to write code, and we want to keep the platform as user-friendly as possible.

PRO TIP: If you are using Squarespace to build a website, you may have noticed that you cannot edit the text in some areas of the site. This is because Squarespace uses a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor, which means that what you see on the screen is what will be published on the website.

While this can be helpful for some users, it can be frustrating for others who want to be able to edit their text. If you are in the latter group, there are a few workarounds that you can use to edit your text.

First, if you need to edit the text in a specific area of your site, you can try using the HTML editor. To do this, simply click on the “Edit HTML” button in the upper-right corner of the screen. This will open up a window where you can edit the HTML code for that specific area.

Second, if you want to be able to edit your text in general, you can try installing a third-party WYSIWYG editor such as CKEditor or TinyMCE. Once installed, these editors will allow you to edit your text just like you would in a word processor

So if you want to style your text in Squarespace, you’ll need to use the limited WYSIWYG editor or add HTML or CSS code manually. But don’t worry – we’ve got a few tips to help you style your text like a pro!

Why Can’t I Edit My Text in Squarespace?

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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