Site Style Guide: Frequently Asked Questions About Style Changes and Customization

By Michael Turner

December 7, 2024 at 01:05 AM

Style Changes FAQ

Yes, you can undo recent changes before saving using the Undo icon or specific adjustment points. However, after clicking Save, changes become permanent unless you reset to defaults.

Font Selection:

  • Browse over 1,600 curated fonts from Adobe Fonts and Google Fonts
  • Use the search field to find specific fonts
  • Fonts are sorted by type for easy navigation

Text Display Issues: To avoid formatting problems, create content directly in Text Blocks instead of pasting from other sources. If issues occur, review text formatting settings.

Style Changes by Version:

  • Version 7.1: Customize individual section styles and use different color themes per page/section
  • Version 7.0: Style tweaks apply globally across all pages

Tweak Import/Export (Version 7.0 Circle Members):

  • Export current tweaks before importing new ones
  • Tweaks download as JSON files
  • Custom CSS changes won't import
  • Best results when using same template family
  • Changes are permanent after saving

Viewing Style Options:

  1. Select target page from Pages panel before opening Site Styles
  2. Version 7.1: Font panel shows page-specific options; other panels show site-wide settings
  3. Version 7.0: Site Styles panel displays options for current page only

Template Changes (Version 7.0):

  • Style options vary by template
  • Previewing new templates resets styles to defaults
  • Site Styles panel updates to show template-specific tweaks

Tips:

  • Save and refresh if style changes don't appear immediately
  • Close Site Styles to edit page content in version 7.0
  • Use CSS Editor for advanced customization
  • Consider hiring a designer through Squarespace Marketplace for custom designs

Note: Style options and reversion to defaults may be limited depending on site version and specific elements.

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