How to Create Pull Quotes in Squarespace Classic Editor - Step by Step Guide

How to Create Pull Quotes in Squarespace Classic Editor - Step by Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

January 31, 2025 at 09:21 AM

Creating a pull quote is simple using the classic editor's drag-and-drop functionality. Here's how to do it effectively:

  1. Create the Quote Text
  • Add a new Text Block with your quote content
  • Ensure the quote is in its own separate Text Block
  • Format the text using the dropdown menu (Header format recommended for version 7.0)

Placeholder text for the website

Placeholder text for the website

  1. Position Your Quote
  • Hover over the block edge until you see a hand icon
  • Click and drag the block to your desired position
  • Look for the gray guide line showing where the quote will appear
  • Release to place the block

Rectangle with placeholder text

Rectangle with placeholder text

Here's how your positioned quote should look:

"Example text on Squarespace"

"Example text on Squarespace"

  1. Style Your Quote For Version 7.1:
  • Open Site Styles while on your page
  • Click Fonts to modify typography
  • Click Colors to change the color scheme
  • Save your changes

For Version 7.0:

  • Go to Website panel
  • Navigate to Design > Site Styles
  • Modify the appropriate heading style

Pro Tips:

  • Use pull quotes to highlight key information or testimonials
  • Consider SEO impact when using header formatting
  • You can float any block type within text, including images
  • Quotes help break up long text and improve visual interest
  • Format differently from regular text for better emphasis

This technique differs from standard blockquotes by offering more formatting flexibility while maintaining professional appearance.

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