12 Time-Saving Squarespace Shortcuts
Are you a Squarespace user looking to create stunning websites more efficiently? As a Squarespace developer, I'm always looking for ways to optimize my workflow. That's why I'm excited to share 12 Squarespace shortcuts that will save you time and boost your productivity.
1: Forward slash to search
Press the / key on your keyboard to bring up the search bar.
Benefit: Quickly jump to any page or setting within Squarespace.
Why it's useful: Forget clicking through endless menus! Squarespace's backend is constantly being reorganized, so this shortcut saves you time and frustration.
2: Double-click to edit
Double-click directly on the element you want to edit.
Benefit: Instantly opens the editor for that specific block.
Why it's useful: No more scrolling to find the right section. This shortcut is perfect for making quick content changes without interrupting your flow.
3: Turn the grid on and off
Press the G key to show or hide the Fluid Engine grid.
Benefit: Helps you align and space blocks with precision.
Why it's useful: Ensures a visually appealing and balanced design. The grid helps you maintain consistency and create a professional look. I love having the grid turned on because it helps me understand my placement, count rows, and align elements perfectly.
4: Select all blocks in a section
Use Command + A (Mac) or Control + A (Windows) to select all blocks in a section.
Benefit: Move, resize, or edit multiple blocks simultaneously.
Why it's useful: This shortcut is great for making overall adjustments to a section's layout. Need to shift all the elements in a section down a row? Select them all with Command + A and drag!
5: Select specific blocks in a section
Hold the Shift key while clicking to select individual blocks.
Benefit: Group specific blocks together for moving or editing.
Why it's useful: Provides more control than selecting all blocks, allowing you to isolate specific elements. Want to move just the heading and paragraph text together? Shift-click on each to select them.
6: Copy and paste blocks within one section and across sections on a page
Command + C to copy, Command + V to paste (or Control on Windows).
Copying within a section: Copy a block, click elsewhere in the same section, and paste.
Copying across sections: Copy a block, scroll to a different section, click within that section, and paste.
Benefit: Replicate blocks quickly and easily.
Why it's useful: Saves time when creating repetitive elements or moving content between sections.
7: Duplicate blocks
Select a block (or multiple blocks) and press Command + D to duplicate.
Benefit: Instantly creates a duplicate of the selected block(s).
Why it's useful: A fast way to create identical elements without copying and pasting. You can duplicate multiple blocks at once! Just select them all and hit Command + D.
8: Bring up the link editor
Select text and press Command + K to open the link editor.
Benefit: Quickly add links to text.
Why it's useful: Streamlines the process of creating links within your content. Highlight the text you want to link, press Command + K, and enter your URL.
9: Move content between collections
Move blog posts, products, events, or video posts between collections. Select the item, go to "Move," and choose the destination collection.
Benefit: Organizes your content effectively.
Why it's useful: Corrects mistakes or reorganizes your content structure. Accidentally put a blog post in the wrong blog? Simply move it to the correct one!
10: Blog post settings shortcut
When editing a blog post, click on the title area at the top to quickly access settings.
Benefit: Directly access the settings area without exiting the editor.
Why it's useful: Streamlines the process of editing the URL, featured image, or other settings. I find this shortcut super helpful when I want to immediately change the URL to match my blog post title.
11: Preview mode options
Use the Escape key or Command + Shift + P to toggle the preview mode.
Benefit: Quickly preview your site.
12: Back to the account dashboard
Click on your avatar (profile picture) in the bottom left corner to return to the Squarespace dashboard.
Benefit: Quickly access all your Squarespace websites.
Why it's useful: Provides a simple way to navigate between different sites.
Conclusion
These 12 Squarespace shortcuts can significantly improve your workflow and save you valuable time. By mastering these tricks, you'll be able to build and manage your Squarespace website with greater efficiency and ease.
