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How Do I Add JavaScript to Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:36 am

JavaScript is a programming language that enables you to create dynamic website content. For example, you can use JavaScript to perform form validation, display alert messages, control navigation elements, and more. Adding JavaScript to your Squarespace site is simple and requires no coding knowledge. In this article, we’ll show you how to add JavaScript to Squarespace in two different ways.

Squarespace provides two different methods for adding JavaScript to your site: through the Code Block and through the Custom Code Editor. The Code Block is a content block that enables you to enter HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code. The Custom Code Editor is a code editor that enables you to enter custom CSS and JavaScript code that will be applied globally to your site. In this article, we’ll show you how to use both methods to add JavaScript to your Squarespace site.

Adding JavaScript to your Squarespace site with the Code Block is simple. First, log in to your Squarespace account and go to the Pages section of your Dashboard. Then, click on the page where you want to add the Code Block. Once you’re on the page, click on the + sign that’s in the upper-left corner of the page and select the Code block from the list of content blocks.

A pop-up window will appear with the options for adding code to your page. In the first field, enter a title for your code block.

This title is for internal use only and won’t be visible on your live site. In the second field, enter your JavaScript code. Once you’re done, click on the Apply button.

Your code block will now appear on your page. You can move it around by clicking and dragging it to a different location on the page. You can also edit it by clicking on the Edit button that appears when you hover over the code block.

PRO TIP: If you are not comfortable working with code, we recommend finding a Squarespace developer to help you with this. Adding JavaScript to your Squarespace site can be tricky and may result in unwanted changes to your site if not done correctly.

The other method for adding JavaScript to your Squarespace site is through the Custom Code Editor. The Custom Code Editor enables you to add global CSS and JavaScript code that will be applied to all pages on your site. To access the Custom Code Editor, log in to your Squarespace account and go to Design > Custom CSS/JavaScript.

On this page, you’ll see two fields: one for CSS code and one for JavaScript code. Enter your CSS or JavaScript code in these fields and click Save.

Your code will now be applied to all pages on your site.

Conclusion




How Do I Add Java Script To My Site?

There are two ways that you can add Java Script into your webpages: either directly into HTML using <script> tags or indirectly using an external file with a .js extension.
The <script> tags should be placed between <head> tags if possible so that they load before any other content in <body>.
If you place them at bottom of <body> tag then make sure they don’t rely on any content above them since nothing has loaded yet.
JavaScript placed in external files has benefits like being able caching by browser which means less loading time when visitors come back or load new pages from same website.
Placing all scripts at bottom of <body>; reduces getting stuck while loading content above them.

How Do I Style Text In Html Using The &ltP&gt , &ltB&gt , And &ltU&gt Tags Where Applicable?

  • To make text bold use &ltB&gt tag like this : Bold text here . You can also use a double asterisk **bold text** or __bold text__ which works in some Markdown editors.
  • To make text italic use either &ltI&gt tag like this : Italic text here . You can also use a single asterisk *Italic text* or _Italic text_ which works in some Markdown editors.
  • Underlined text here . You can also use double underscores __Underlined text__ which works in some Markdown editors.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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