Undo and Redo in Squarespace
TL;DR:
- Undo and redo functions work across different parts of Squarespace, but each section has independent controls
- Keyboard shortcuts work in most areas: ⌘ + Z/Y (Mac) or Ctrl + Z/Y (Windows)
- Some elements like form blocks, image alt text, and social links don't support undo/redo
- Changes become permanent once you exit the editor, so review carefully before leaving
- Version 7.1 has better undo/redo support than 7.0
Understanding How Undo and Redo Works
Squarespace gives you undo and redo options to help you reverse or reapply recent changes. The key thing to understand is that each section works independently. You can't undo a page change from the email campaign editor, for example.
You'll see the undo and redo arrows appear solid when there are actions available, and greyed out when there's nothing to undo or redo.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
The quickest way to undo and redo:
Mac users: ⌘ + Z to undo, ⌘ + Y to redo
Windows users: Ctrl + Z to undo, Ctrl + Y to redo
These shortcuts work in most areas, but not in the site styles panel in version 7.0 or the image editor.
Where to Find Undo and Redo Controls
Page content editing (version 7.1): Look for the arrows in the top-left corner of the editor. You can keep using undo/redo even after hitting save, but once you exit the editor, those changes stick.
Email campaigns: Top-right corner of the editor
Image editor: Top-left corner (this has its own separate undo/redo system)
Site styles: Top of the panel
Text editor: In the toolbar for side panel text boxes, or top-left for site editor areas
What Doesn't Support Undo and Redo
Some content types won't let you undo changes:
- Chart block and donation block data
- Form block content and settings
- Image alt text, focal points, or filenames
- Any adjustments made in the image editor (use the image editor's own undo/redo instead)
Version Differences
Squarespace 7.1 has better undo/redo support than 7.0. If you're still on 7.0, you'll find fewer areas where these controls work, particularly around site styles.
A quick tip: hitting save regularly is a good habit, but remember it might limit your ability to undo changes in some areas. Always double-check your work before exiting the editor.
FAQs
Can I undo changes to form blocks?
No, form block content and settings changes can't be reversed with the undo feature.
Do the keyboard shortcuts work everywhere?
They work in most areas, but not in the site styles panel in version 7.0 or the image editor.
What happens when I save my changes?
In most cases, you can still undo after saving. But once you exit the editor completely, the changes become permanent.
Jargon Buster
Undo and Redo: Features that let you reverse or reapply changes
Site Styles: Settings that control the overall design and appearance of your site
Content Editor: The interface where you add or modify content on your website
Keyboard Shortcuts: Key combinations that perform actions faster than clicking
Wrap-up
Getting comfortable with undo and redo in Squarespace helps you work more confidently when editing your site. Just remember that each section has its own controls, and some areas don't support these features at all. The most important thing is to review your changes carefully before exiting any editor, since that's when changes become permanent.
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