How to Configure Language and Regional Settings in Squarespace
Language and Region settings control how visitors experience your website's text, measurements, and time-related elements.
Website Language Options
- Available languages include English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Version 7.1 adds support for Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, and Swedish
- Language settings affect built-in text, date formats, time displays, and currency formatting
Multilingual Features
- Use Weglot integration (Version 7.1) to add language switcher
- Translate content into multiple languages
- Customize content for different language audiences
Regional Settings Configuration
- Units of Measurement
- Choose between Imperial or Metric for product weights and dimensions
- Affects all measurement displays across the website
Country and Time Zone Settings
- Select your country (and state for US)
- Time zone defaults to IP address location
- Can be set via interactive map or city selection
- Affects address formats and phone number fields in forms
These settings ensure your website displays information appropriately for your target audience while maintaining consistency across all pages and features.
Format Examples:
- Dates follow regional standards
- Time displays match local preferences
- Currency symbols align with selected region
- Measurement units conform to local usage
All settings can be adjusted through the Language and Region menu (Version 7.0) or through separate Website Languages and Regional Settings menus (Version 7.1).