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Learn to delete blocks in Squarespace to manage content on layout pages, blogs, and footers. Use specific procedures for desktop and mobile, and utilize recovery options for accidental deletions. Remember to check your layout after changes.
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How to Delete Blocks in Squarespace
Learn the basics of deleting blocks in Squarespace to manage your webpage content.
Quick Summary
- Deleting blocks removes specific content pieces from your Squarespace pages
- Blocks can be deleted from layout pages, blogs, footers, and more
- Recovery options differ between Squarespace versions 7.0 and 7.1
- Mobile app deletion capabilities differ from desktop
- Use version-specific procedures for deleting blocks on different pages
Getting Started with Block Deletion
Deleting blocks in Squarespace lets you remove specific content from various areas of your site, including layout pages, blog posts, and footers. Here's how to do it on both desktop and mobile.
Opening the Content Editor
For Layout Pages: Access the Pages panel, select your page and click 'Edit' at the top-left corner.
For Footers: Go to any page, click 'Edit', then hover and select 'Edit Footer'.
For Blogs, Events, and Portfolio Sub-Pages: Open the Pages panel, select your content type, and click 'Edit' on the relevant item.
Product Additional Information: In the Pages panel, find your store page and double-click the product to open the editor, then select 'Additional Info'.
Deleting the Block
On a computer: Click the block you want to delete, then click the trash can icon and confirm by clicking 'Yes'.
On the mobile app: Tap the block, select the trash can icon, and tap 'Remove' to confirm.
Pro tip: In the Fluid Engine on desktop, you can delete multiple blocks at once by selecting them in the section's background and pressing 'Delete'. This doesn't work in the mobile app or classic editor.
Common Questions
Can I recover a block after accidentally deleting it?
If you're using version 7.1, use the "undo" arrow to revert recent changes. For version 7.0, if you haven't saved yet, choose 'Discard Changes' or 'Cancel'. Once changes are saved in version 7.0, you can't undo them.
How can I fix my layout after deleting a block?
If deleting disrupts your layout, try positioning a new block where the old one was, or add some padding to nearby sections to maintain proper spacing.
Why is it easier to delete blocks on desktop?
The mobile app has limited functionality for certain areas like product additional information and Fluid Engine sections, making desktop more efficient for complex edits.
Key Terms
Blocks: Content elements within Squarespace that hold text, images, or other media.
Fluid Engine: Squarespace's advanced design feature that gives you more control over responsive layouts.
Layout: The arrangement of content and elements on your webpage.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're tidying up a page or redesigning sections, knowing how to delete and manage blocks is essential. Always check your page on both desktop and mobile views after making changes. Remember that deleted content isn't always gone forever, so make use of the recovery options available for your Squarespace version.