How Do I Change the Spacing Between Lines in Squarespace?

Changing the spacing between lines, or line height, in Squarespace can help improve your website’s readability and overall design. Squarespace does not provide a direct, universally applied setting for line height across the entire site in a simple user interface. However, you can adjust this through both specific text block settings and custom CSS. Here’s a step-by-step guide for both methods:

Method 1: Adjusting Line Spacing Using Block Settings

1. Log in to Your Squarespace Account:

2. Navigate to the Squarespace website and log in to your account.

3. Edit a Specific Page:

4. In the Home Menu, click Pages.
5. Next, select the page where you want to change the line spacing.

6. Click on the page or section and click the Edit button.

7. Access Text Block Settings:

8. Click on the text block you wish to edit. This will open the text block editor.

9. Highlight the text where you want to change the line spacing.

10. Apply Custom Font Settings:

11. In the text toolbar, you might notice some options like Bold, Italics, etc., but not for line spacing directly. Instead, click on the Format (the paintbrush icon).
12. Here, you can adjust various text settings including line height if your template offers it. Note that not all templates have this in the formatting settings.

Method 2: Changing Line Spacing Using Custom CSS

1. Log in to Your Squarespace Account and Navigate to Design Settings:
2. Go to the Home Menu, and click Design.

3. Select Custom CSS from the options available.

4. Add Custom CSS:

5. In the Custom CSS editor, add CSS code to adjust the line height. A basic example is provided below:

   ```css / Change line height for all paragraphs / p { line-height: 1.8; / You can adjust this number to what suits your design / }

   / Change line height for specific headings / h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { line-height: 1.5; / Adjust as necessary / } ```

   • You can target other text elements (e.g., specific classes or IDs) similarly by adjusting the CSS selectors.

6. Save Your Changes:

7. Once you have added the desired CSS, click Save to apply the changes.

Considerations and Limitations

• Template Variations: The availability of text formatting options and how they are implemented can vary depending on the Squarespace template you are using. Some newer templates support more advanced text settings directly in the page editor.

• Custom CSS Scope: Be mindful of where you want the changes to apply. Using broad selectors like “p” will change line spacing site-wide for all paragraphs. If you only need changes in specific areas, use more specific CSS selectors or page-specific IDs.

• Browser Testing: After applying CSS modifications, check the changes in different browsers and devices to ensure consistency and responsiveness. What looks good on a desktop might need tweaking for mobile views.

• CSS Knowledge: Basic understanding of CSS is required for method 2. If you are uncomfortable writing CSS, consider consulting with a web designer or using Squarespace’s support resources.

By following these steps, you can effectively change the line spacing in your Squarespace site to improve readability and align with your design preferences.