Easy Squarespace shortcuts to edit your website like a pro
So you know how to edit your Squarespace website. Now let’s elevate your skills and use some keyboard shortcuts to make editing just a little easier and save you some time. You can totally rock those edits with these quick tricks!
(If you’re struggling with how to edit your site, please contact me!)
* This post contains affiliate links, as noted with an asterisk*. I may receive a small commission for any purchases you make through these links at no additional cost to you, of course.Here are my favorite Squarespace* shortcuts for common tasks while editing a site:
NOTE: Use command ⌘ for Mac and Ctrl for Windows.
▪︎ Press ⌘ + A or Ctrl + A to select everything (or to select all text within a text block)
▪︎ Press ⌘ + D or Ctrl + D to duplicate a content block
▪︎ Press ⌘ + Z or Ctrl + Z to undo
▪︎ To delete a block, simply select the block and hit the Delete key
▪︎ Press ESC to open or close the full site/screen preview
(To preview a page in full screen, use the arrow in the top right corner.)
▪︎ Double-click the〈 arrow on the menu to return to the Home menu
▪︎ Press / (forward slash key) to access the search field and quickly find menu items or settings
You can also quickly search for items from the main menu search icon.
▪︎ To quickly add a text link, select the text, then press ⌘ + K or Ctrl + K to open up the link editor
▪︎ To quickly bold, italicize, or underline text, select the text, then press ⌘ + B or Ctrl + B for bold, ⌘ + I or Ctrl + I for italic, ⌘ + U or Ctrl + U for underline
For more shortcuts only in Fluid Engine editor:
▪︎ Press G to turn on or off the background grid
▪︎ Press ⌘ + D or Ctrl + D to duplicate a content block
▪︎ To move a block up or down, simply use the ↑up or ↓down arrow key
▪︎ To move a block forward or backward, press Shift + ↑up or ↓down arrow key
▪︎ To select more than one block, select each block while holding down the Shift key
Now you’ve elevated your Squarespace editing skills, saving valuable time and boosting your productivity! You ARE a Squarespace pro!
Of course, there are still other shortcuts! To learn more, check out this Squarespace keyboard shortcuts and tips article.
Happy editing! 💙
FUN TIP:
If you are using a Mac, you can press Ctrl + ⌘ + Spacebar to access emojis 😎
