Text blocks are the building blocks of your Squarespace website content. Here's how to use them effectively:

Adding Blocks

Version 7.1:

1. Open Pages panel and select your page
2. Click Edit
3. Hover over desired section
4. Click Add Block
5. Select block type from menu or use search

Version 7.0:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Select page to edit
3. Hover and click Edit
4. Click + icon
5. Choose block from menu

Mobile App:

• Limited to editing existing blocks
• Blog editor supports text, image, and line blocks only
• Full block editing requires desktop access

Drag & Drop Method:

1. Select block from menu
2. Drag to desired location
3. Drop when guidelines appear
4. Configure block settings as needed

Where Blocks Can Be Added:

• Block sections
• Blog posts
• Event descriptions
• Footers
• Layout pages
• Product descriptions
• Sidebars (7.0 only)

Common Block Types:

• Text: For headings, paragraphs, and lists
• Image: Photos with various layouts
• Gallery: Multiple image displays
• Video: Embed video content
• Form: Collect visitor information
• Button: Call-to-action elements
• Newsletter: Email signup forms
• Social Links: Connect to social profiles

Editing Blocks:

1. Click Edit on page
2. Select block
3. Click pencil icon or double-click

Troubleshooting:

• If + button is missing, ensure:
  • Editor is open
  • You're in an editable area
  • No other block is selected
  • Browser cache is clear
  • Browser is updated

Remember: Some areas like auto-layout sections, collection pages, and site headers don't support blocks. For these locations, consider alternative layout options or add block sections above/below them.

For best results, choose blocks that match your content needs and maintain consistent styling throughout your site.

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