Squarespace's Creative Editor is a powerful drag-and-drop editing system available for version 7.1 sites. It offers flexible content management for pages, portfolio projects, footers, and block sections.

Availability and Compatibility

The Creative Editor works with:

• Block sections on any page
• Site footer
• Portfolio projects
• Version 7.1 sites only

Classic Editor continues to be used for:

• Blog posts
• Event descriptions
• Product information
• Pre-existing block sections

Adding Creative Editor Sections

1. Click [Edit] on the page
2. Select [Add Section]
3. Choose either [Add Blank Section] or browse pre-created sections
4. Adjust section height using the blue arrow icon (limit: 1000 rows)

Working with Blocks

To add blocks:

1. Click [Edit]
2. Select [Add Block]
3. Choose your desired block type

Block features include:

• Pinning blocks in place
• Duplicating blocks
• Copy/paste functionality
• Resizing options
• Mobile layout customization

Block Management Tips:

• Limit to 60 blocks per page for optimal performance
• Use background colors to enhance text readability
• Choose between "fit" or "fill" settings for images and buttons

Mobile Responsiveness

The Creative Editor allows separate desktop and mobile layouts:

1. Click the [Mobile View] icon
2. Arrange blocks independently
3. Use ↑↓ arrows for quick block repositioning
4. Save changes for each view separately

Section Styling

Customize sections by:

1. Clicking [Edit Section]
2. Adjusting spacing and padding
3. Setting background options
4. Choosing color themes
5. Adding dividers or anchor links

Design Options include:

• Row count adjustment
• Spacing controls
• Fullscreen settings
• Height customization
• Content positioning

For optimal accessibility and performance:

• Ensure proper contrast for overlapping elements
• Test layouts across different devices
• Maintain reasonable block counts per page
• Consider load times for mobile users

The Creative Editor offers greater flexibility and design control compared to the Classic Editor, making it the preferred choice for modern Squarespace website development.

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