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How Do I Create a Text Carousel in Squarespace?

Last updated on December 21, 2022 @ 4:33 pm

A text carousel is a rotating text widget that you can use on your Squarespace website to display testimonials, featured products, or other important information. You can control the speed of the rotation, as well as how long each item is displayed. To create a text carousel:

    1. Log in to your Squarespace account and go to the Pages tab.
    2. Click the + sign next to the page where you want to add the carousel.
    3. Select Text from the list of options.
    4. Enter the title of your carousel in the Title field (for example, “Featured Products”).
    5. In the Body field, enter the text that you want to rotate in the carousel. Each item should be on its own line. For example:

    Item 1

    Item 2

    Item 3
    6. Under Carousel Settings, use the arrows to set the rotation speed and duration for each item.
    7. Click Save & Close. Now that you know how to create a text carousel in Squarespace, you can use them to showcase anything from your latest products to customer testimonials. Be sure to style your text using HTML tags like <p>, <b> and <u> where applicable to make it stand out even more!

PRO TIP: This article provides instruction on how to create a text carousel in Squarespace, but does not mention some important details. First, creating a text carousel requires the use of code, which can be difficult for those without coding experience. Second, even with coding experience, there is a risk of breaking your site if the code is not entered correctly.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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