How to Use Line Blocks on Your Squarespace Site
TL;DR:
- Line blocks add horizontal lines to your Squarespace pages for visual separation
- You can't create vertical lines with these blocks – you'll need to upload custom images instead
- Move line blocks around using drag-and-drop positioning
- Color options depend on your Squarespace version and template
- Squarespace 7.1 section dividers give you more flexibility than basic line blocks
Line blocks are straightforward tools for adding horizontal dividers to your Squarespace pages. They help break up content sections and create visual breathing room, but they come with some limitations you should know about.
Adding Line Blocks
Getting a line block onto your page is simple:
- Open your page or post editor and click Add Block or select an insert point
- Choose Line from the block menu
- Drag the line block to where you want it using the on-screen guidelines
The drag-and-drop system makes positioning easy. You can move line blocks between other content blocks or place them at the top or bottom of sections.
Customizing Line Block Color
How you change line block colors depends on which version of Squarespace you're using.
Squarespace 7.1 and 7.0
- While editing your site, open Site Styles and click Colors
- Hover over your theme and click the pencil icon to edit
- Find Line Block and select Line Color
- In the Palette tab, pick from your existing colors or choose Custom for more options
- Click Save to apply your changes
If you're on Squarespace 7.1, consider using section dividers instead. They offer more customization options than standard line blocks and often look more polished.
FAQs
Can I change the thickness or shape of line blocks?
No, line blocks have a fixed thickness and style that you can't adjust. This keeps them consistent across all templates.
Do all Squarespace templates support line blocks?
Yes, line blocks work with all modern Squarespace templates. Some older templates like Avenue and Ishimoto have unique styling options, but these don't affect line blocks.
How do I add a vertical line to my site?
Line blocks only create horizontal lines. For vertical lines, create an image file of the line you want and upload it using an image block.
Jargon Buster
Line Blocks – Horizontal divider elements you can insert between content sections on your website
Drag-and-Drop – The ability to click and move elements around your webpage interactively
Section Dividers – Squarespace 7.1 feature that creates visual breaks between sections with more styling options than line blocks
Wrap-up
Line blocks are useful for creating visual breaks in your content without much fuss. While they're not the most flexible design element, they do the job when you need simple horizontal dividers. If you're on Squarespace 7.1, definitely explore section dividers as an alternative – they give you more control over styling and often look more professional.
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