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How Do I Change the Header Height in Squarespace?

Last updated on May 3, 2023 @ 7:13 am

There are two ways to change the header height in Squarespace. One way is to use the Header Layout Editor, and the other way is to use Custom CSS.

1. Using the Header Layout Editor to Change the Header Height

The Header Layout Editor can be found in the upper part of your Page Editor. To use it, simply select the header you want to edit and then click on the “Edit Site Header” button.

In the window that will appear, go to the upper-right corner and select the desktop icon to open the Header’s Desktop Settings.

On the next page, go to the Padding section. To change the header height, the Vertical Padding will be adjusted. You can observe the change in the header height from the images presented for each step.

To decrease the header height, just click and drag the Vertical Padding slider to the left to decrease its amount.

If you want to increase the header height, just click and drag the slider to the right.

Once done, go to the upper-left corner of the page and click on the “Save” button to save your changes.

PRO TIP: This article describes how to change the header height in Squarespace, but does not mention the potential risks of doing so. Changing the header height can lead to unexpected results and may cause problems with your site’s layout.

2. Using Custom CSS to Change the Header Height

To access the Custom CSS panel, simply go to the Design Settings.

From there, select the Custom CSS option.

This will lead you to the Custom CSS panel. Here, you can find the field where you can paste your code. You can also observe the changes that your code will make to your website in real-time.

If you want to use CSS to change the header height, you can do so by adding this code to your Custom CSS:

#header {
 height: 200px;
 display: flex;
 justify-content: center;
 align-items: center;
}

Keep in mind that you’ll need to change the “200px” to whatever height you want your header to be. Once done, hit the “Save” button to save your changes. And that’s it!

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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