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Auto layouts in Squarespace automatically organize content, offering formats like column, carousel, and slideshow. Customize displays with images, titles, and buttons, and manage content easily. Ideal for frequently updated sections like product showcases and portfolios, ensuring a consistent look without manual adjustments.
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Auto Layouts in Squarespace: How to Use Them Effectively
What Are Auto Layouts?
Auto layouts in Squarespace organise your content automatically. When you add new items, they adjust the spacing and alignment without you having to fiddle about with positioning. This makes them particularly useful for parts of your website that change regularly – product catalogues, project portfolios, or team member pages.
Think of them as smart containers that know how to arrange whatever you put inside them.
Layout Options Available
Squarespace gives you several auto layout formats:
- Column and Row Layouts: Creates a structured grid that looks neat and organised
- Carousel Layout: Items rotate through a sliding interface
- Slideshow Layout: Shows one item at a time, cycling through your content
To set up an auto layout, click "Edit" on your page, then "Add Section". Look for the layouts with an 'i' icon in their description – that's your clue you're looking at an auto layout option.
Customising Your Display
Head to the Elements tab to control what appears in your layout:
- Show Image: Displays an image with each item
- Show Title and Body: Adds text titles and body content
- Show Button: Includes a clickable button for each item
These settings apply to the entire section, so all your items will have the same format. This keeps everything looking consistent without extra work.
Adding and Editing Content
To add or edit items, hover over your section and click "Edit Content", then "Content". From here you can:
- Add new items
- Drag items to rearrange them
- Delete items you don't need
- Edit individual item details (images, titles, descriptions)
Pixelhaze Tip: Get your images and text ready before you start building your auto layout. Having everything prepared means you can populate the section quickly and it looks professional straight away.
Common Questions
Can I switch between different layouts after I've set one up?
No, each auto layout section sticks with the format you choose initially. If you want a different layout type, you'll need to create a new section.
Can I add videos to auto layouts?
Auto layouts don't support video content – they're built for images and text. For videos, use video blocks or standard galleries instead.
Can I undo changes to my layout?
You can undo changes as long as your editing session is still active. Just use the undo function before you save and publish your changes.
Key Terms
Auto Layouts: Tools that automatically arrange your content into structured formats like rows, carousels, and slideshows.
Gallery Section: Image-focused sections designed for portfolios or showcases, but without the automatic layout features.
Squarespace 7.1: The current version of Squarespace that includes these enhanced auto layout tools.
Making Auto Layouts Work for You
Auto layouts shine when you need sections that update frequently while maintaining a consistent look. They're particularly good for:
- Product showcases that change seasonally
- Team pages where people come and go
- Portfolio sections you add to regularly
- News or blog highlights
The key is matching the layout style to your content type and how often it changes. A slideshow works well for featured items, whilst a grid layout suits comprehensive catalogues. Choose based on how you want visitors to browse your content, not just how it looks.