Simplify the writing process using blocks that support Markdown language.

Use Markdown blocks to add text to your site with the Markdown language. Markdown blocks support lists, links, bolded and italicized text, and block quotes. To add custom HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, use code blocks.

Note: Markdown language is an advanced modification that falls out of the scope of Squarespace support. We can help with adding a Markdown block to your site, but not further set up or troubleshooting of Markdown language.

Watch a video

This video applies to version 7.0.

Before you begin

• Visit our Markdown cheat sheet for syntax tips.
• Markdown blocks don't support multimarkdown.

Add a Markdown block

To add a Markdown block:

Use Markdown as your default editor

You can change the default blocks that appear in pages and posts to Markdown blocks instead of text blocks:

1. Open the Developer tools panel.
2. Click Default Text Editor.
3. Check Markdown Editor, then click Save.

My cursor isn't lined up with the text

While editing the Markdown block, the cursor may sometimes not align with the text. This can occur when first opening the block for editing and clicking into the Markdown box.

To realign the cursor with your text:

1. Click into the Markdown box.
2. Press Enter.