Creating and Managing Text Links in Squarespace
TL;DR:
- Add text links within any text area on your site including blocks, captions, and announcements
- Link to external websites, email addresses, phone numbers, or internal pages
- Text links work in blog posts, product descriptions, image captions, and pop-ups
- Link appearance depends on your Squarespace version – 7.1 always shows underlines, 7.0 varies by template
How to Add a Text Link
Adding text links in Squarespace works the same way across all text areas on your site.
- Add or select your text area – Click into an existing text block or add a new one where you want the link
- Type and highlight your text – Write the words you want to turn into a link, then select them
- Open the link tool – Click the link icon in the toolbar or use Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac)
- Set your destination – Enter a URL for external links, or choose email/phone options from the dropdown
The link editor gives you several options beyond basic web links. You can create mailto links for email addresses, tel links for phone numbers, or link to other pages within your site.
Where Text Links Work Best
Text links work in most areas where you can add text content. Here are the most useful spots:
Content areas:
- Text blocks on any page
- Blog post content
- Product descriptions
- Image captions
- Announcement bars
- Footer text
Design considerations:
The visual style of your links depends on your Squarespace version. In 7.1, text links always appear underlined. In 7.0, some templates show underlines only on hover, while others display them permanently.
Check how your links look after adding them. If they're too subtle, you might need to adjust your approach or mention important links in a more prominent way.
Common Text Link Mistakes
Being too subtle with link text – Avoid vague phrases like "click here" or "read more". Use descriptive text that tells people where they're going.
Linking everything – Too many links in a paragraph can overwhelm readers. Link the most important references and resources.
Not testing links – Always check that your links work correctly, especially external ones that might change over time.
FAQs
Can I add text links anywhere on my Squarespace site?
Text links work in most text areas, but not everywhere. You can use them in text blocks, captions, blog posts, and product descriptions. They won't work in navigation menus or some specialized blocks.
Why don't my links show underlines?
This depends on your template. Squarespace 7.1 always shows underlines, but 7.0 templates vary. Some only show underlines when someone hovers over the link.
Can I link to files like PDFs?
Yes, you can link to any file uploaded to your site. Upload the file first, then copy its URL to use in your text link.
What's the difference between text links and button links?
Text links blend into your content naturally, while buttons stand out visually. Use text links for references within paragraphs and buttons for main calls to action.
Jargon Buster
Text Block – The standard content area where you add and edit text on Squarespace pages
Link Editor – The pop-up window that appears when you create or edit a link
Mailto Link – A special link that opens someone's email client with your email address pre-filled
Tel Link – A link that lets mobile users tap to call a phone number directly
Template Family – Groups of Squarespace templates that share similar design features and behavior
Wrap-up
Text links are one of the simplest ways to connect your content and help visitors find what they need. The process works consistently across Squarespace, whether you're adding links to blog posts, product pages, or image captions.
The key is using clear, descriptive link text and checking that your links are visible enough for your template style. Test your links regularly to make sure they still work, especially external ones.
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