How to Add Quote Blocks to Your Squarespace Site
TL;DR:
- Add quote blocks through the page or post editor using the 'Add Block' option
- Customize fonts, colors, and design features within the block editor
- Different templates offer varied styling options for quote blocks
- Animations for quotes can enhance their impact but are limited to site-wide settings in Fluid Engine
- For standout formatting, you can wrap text or overlay quote blocks on images
How to Add a Quote Block
To insert a quote block in your website:
- Navigate to the page or post editor
- Click 'Add Block' or find an insert point and select 'Quote'
- Type the main quote into the first field and its source in the next
- To customize further, click 'Design'. Here, you can enable animations or add a background color on version 7.1 websites
Editing an Existing Quote Block
To make changes to an already placed quote block:
Double-click the block or click once and then hit the pencil icon or 'Edit'. This action opens the block editor, where you can make your changes. Direct on-page editing is not available like it is for text blocks.
Styling Your Quote Block
Fonts and Colors
- Within a page edit, access 'site styles' and then select Fonts or Colors
- For Fonts: Click 'Assign Styles' and scroll to the quote block section. Adjust 'Text' and 'Source' as needed
- For Colors: Hover over your theme and click the pencil icon, then tweak the Text and Source colors in the quote block section
Advanced Design Options
- In the quote block editor, hit 'Design'
- Enable a solid or dotted outline by adjusting the stroke options
- Use the 'Blend Mode' dropdown to apply transparency effects, which are useful when placing quotes over images
- Adjust the blurriness for element or backdrop in Fluid Engine sections through the Blur toggle
If your template does not have specific quote block styles, the text will adopt the same style as the main body of your text, so these customization tools are essential for making your quotes pop.
Animating Your Quote
- Go to the Design section within the quote block editor
- Select an animation effect from the menu. Options like 'Fade in', 'Slide up', and 'Reveal' give dynamic appearances to your quotes
Alternative Quote Formatting Techniques
- Format as quote text: Highlight text in the editor and click the quote icon to indent or italicize, depending on your template
- Wrap text: For a magazine-style presentation, wrap a text block around another to emphasize the quote
- Overlap with images: In Fluid Engine, overlay your quote block on an image block for a visually striking background. Make sure the image block's background is disabled
FAQs
Can I add multiple quote blocks on the same Squarespace page?
Yes, you can include multiple quote blocks on a single page by repeating the quote block insertion process.
Do Squarespace quote blocks allow for dynamic quotes from third-party integrations?
No, currently, Squarespace quote blocks require manual input and do not support automatic sourcing from third-party integrations.
Is there a limit to how long a quote can be in a Squarespace quote block?
There is no specific character limit, but for aesthetics and readability, keeping quotes concise is recommended.
Jargon Buster
Block Editor: The tool used on Squarespace for adding and modifying content blocks.
Site Styles: The customization settings on Squarespace that affect the overall design and appearance of the site.
Fluid Engine: An advanced layout editor on Squarespace that allows for more dynamic design capabilities.
Wrap-up
Quote blocks are a powerful way to highlight important content on your Squarespace site. Whether you're adding customer testimonials, inspirational quotes, or key messages, the styling options available give you plenty of flexibility to make them stand out. A well-placed quote can significantly amplify the message of your page, so take advantage of these customization tools to make every word count.
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