Squarespace Markdown: Complete Guide
Squarespace is a website builder that supports markdown through its Markdown content block. You can add a Markdown block to any page and write markdown that renders as formatted HTML on your site. Standard markdown syntax is supported, but advanced features like footnotes are not available.
Markdown support:Partial
Markdown Support in Squarespace
| Format | Syntax | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | **text** | Yes |
| Italic | *text* | Yes |
| Strikethrough | ~~text~~ | Yes |
| Headings | # H1 ... ###### H6 | Yes |
| Links | [text](url) | Yes |
| Images |  | Yes |
| Blockquotes | > quote | Yes |
| Ordered Lists | 1. item | Yes |
| Unordered Lists | - item | Yes |
| Code (inline) | `code` | Yes |
| Code Blocks | ```lang\ncode\n``` | Yes |
| Tables | | col | col | | Yes Supported in Markdown blocks |
| Task Lists | - [ ] task | No Not supported |
| Footnotes | [^1] | No Not supported |
| Horizontal Rule | --- | Yes |
Things to know
- Markdown only works inside Markdown content blocks, not in all text areas.
- You add a Markdown block from the content block menu in the page editor.
- The rendered output inherits your site's CSS styling.
- No live preview. The rendered output appears after saving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Squarespace support markdown?
Yes. Squarespace supports markdown through its Markdown content block. Add one to any page, write markdown, and it renders as formatted HTML using your site's styling.
How do you bold text in Squarespace markdown?
Inside a Markdown block, use **bold text**. The formatting renders when you save the block and view the published page.
How do you add a Markdown block in Squarespace?
In the page editor, click to add a new content block, search for Markdown, and select it. A text area appears where you can write markdown syntax.
Does Squarespace markdown support tables?
Yes. You can create tables using standard pipe-table syntax inside a Markdown content block. The table will render with your site's CSS styling.