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Squarespace forms use a period as the decimal separator and place currency symbols before numbers. The default currency is USD, but users can manually change it. There are no options for different decimal formats based on location, which may confuse international users. Consistency is prioritized over flexibility in formatting.
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Squarespace Form Number and Currency Formats
TL;DR: Key Points
- All Squarespace forms use a period as the decimal separator
- Currency symbols go before numbers (like €12.50)
- Forms default to the USD symbol ($)
- You can't change decimal separators through settings
How Squarespace Handles Numbers and Currency
Squarespace keeps things simple with number and currency formatting. Every form uses the same approach, which makes it consistent but not very flexible.
Number Formatting in Forms
Your forms will always use a period for decimals. It doesn't matter where you're based or what your regional settings are. If someone wants to enter 12.50, they need to use a period, not a comma.
This can trip up visitors from countries that normally use commas for decimals. There's no way around it though - Squarespace sticks to the period format across all forms.
Currency Formatting
Squarespace puts the currency symbol before the number. So you'll see .
Every new form defaults to the USD symbol ( and type in your preferred symbol like € or £.
Pixelhaze Tip: Test your forms with a few different number formats to see how they behave. Sometimes the validation can be stricter than you expect.
Common Questions
Can I use a different currency symbol?
Yes, but you'll need to edit it manually in each form field. Delete the default $ symbol and type in whatever you need.
What about decimal separators for different countries?
Squarespace doesn't adjust these based on location. Every form uses periods, full stop.
Will Squarespace add more formatting options?
They haven't announced anything specific, but they do add features based on user requests. Worth keeping an eye on their updates.
Quick Definitions
Form Blocks: The tools in Squarespace for creating contact forms, surveys, and data collection forms
Decimal Separator: The symbol that splits whole numbers from decimal places (like the period in 12.50)
Currency Symbol: Signs like $, €, or £ that show which currency you're talking about
The Bottom Line
Squarespace's approach to number and currency formatting is basic but reliable. You get consistency across all forms, but not much flexibility for different regional preferences.
If you're working with international visitors, make sure your form instructions are clear about using periods for decimals. And remember you can swap out the currency symbol manually if you're not dealing in US dollars.
The system works well enough for most websites, but don't expect advanced localisation features anytime soon.