Create Pull Quotes in Squarespace: Guide to Format & Style Text in Classic Editor

Create Pull Quotes in Squarespace: Guide to Format & Style Text in Classic Editor

By Michael Chen

January 31, 2025 at 07:10 AM

Creating a pull quote in the classic editor lets you highlight important text by floating it within other content. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Add the Pull Quote Text

  1. Create a new text block with your quote
  2. Ensure the quote is in its own separate block
  3. Highlight the text and choose a format (heading recommended for v7.0, multiple options for v7.1)

Note: Using heading format can impact SEO, so include relevant keywords if possible.

Welcome text placeholder

Welcome text placeholder

Step 2: Position the Quote

  1. Hover over the block's edge until you see the hand icon
  2. Click and drag the block to your desired location
  3. Use the gray guideline box to see where the text will appear

Gray box with placeholder text

Gray box with placeholder text

The result will look like this:

Placeholder text example

Placeholder text example

Step 3: Style Your Pull Quote

For Version 7.1:

  • Open site styles
  • Click Fonts for typography changes
  • Click Colors for color adjustments
  • Save your changes

For Version 7.0:

  1. Return to Website panel
  2. Click Design > Site styles
  3. Adjust style tweaks for your chosen format

Additional Tips:

  • Pull quotes can break up long text and add visual interest
  • Use them for important information, interview quotes, or testimonials
  • Any block type can be floated within text using this method
  • Format can be customized unlike standard blockquotes

Perfect uses for pull quotes:

  • Key business information
  • Interview highlights
  • Customer testimonials
  • Important excerpts

This technique works with all block types, allowing you to create dynamic layouts by floating images or other content within your text.

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