How to Add Smooth Scrolling in Squarespace
What's the Problem?
Ever noticed how clicking on links that jump you to different sections of your Squarespace site can feel a bit abrupt? That's the default behavior, but we can easily improve it.
The Simple Fix
Just a tiny bit of CSS code can make a noticeable difference. CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, is what controls the look and feel of your website. We'll add a snippet that tells your site to scroll smoothly instead of jumping.
A) Find Custom CSS: In your Squarespace site editor, go to Pages > Website Tools Design > Custom CSS.
B) Paste the Code: In the Custom CSS box, paste this:
html {
scroll-behavior: smooth;
}C) Save: Click 'Save' and you're done!
Why This Works
html: This targets the entire webpage.
scroll-behavior: smooth;: This is the magic part. It tells the browser to animate scrolling instead of jumping instantly.
The Benefits
Improved User Experience: Smoother scrolling feels more polished and professional.
Modern Touch: It's a subtle detail that aligns your site with current web design trends.
Easy to Implement: No complex coding or plugins needed.
Works with all Squarespace Plans: Since there’s no JavaScript code needed, this feature works on any subscription plan, Personal plans included.
Remember:
Test it Out: After adding the code, click around your site to see the smoother scrolling in action.
Compatibility: This works in most modern browsers.
That's it!
A quick and easy way to enhance your Squarespace site and provide a better experice for your visitors. Happy designing!
Want to make full use of the smooth scroll effect? - Go check out this post on Creating Jump Links in Squarespace! 👇
FAQ
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As explained in the post above, you can add smooth scrolling to your entire Squarespace site by pasting the following CSS code into the Custom CSS editor:
html {
scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
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The CSS snippet above is the most effective way to make your overall scroll smoother. However, you can also consider optimizing image sizes and minimizing the use of animations or complex scripts that might slow down your site's performance, which can indirectly impact the smoothness of scrolling.
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Yes, Squarespace supports parallax scrolling through its built-in features. You can add parallax effects to image blocks or sections using the "Parallax" option in the block settings.
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To disable parallax scrolling on a specific block or section, simply go to the block settings and click on an effect option to remove "Parallax": This can either be “no effect” at all or you can choose a different one from Squarespace’s selection.
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Yes, scroll-behavior: auto; - This is the default behavior, where scrolling happens instantly. You might choose to use this if you prefer the more traditional feel or if you find smooth scrolling doesn't work well with your site's design.
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While Squarespace doesn't provide a built-in setting to adjust smooth scrolling speed, you can achieve some level of customization using more advanced CSS techniques involving scroll-behavior and JavaScript. However, this requires a deeper understanding of CSS and JavaScript and might be best left to experienced developers.
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In some rare cases, smooth scrolling might cause slight performance issues on older devices or browsers. Additionally, some users might find the smooth scrolling effect disorienting or prefer the traditional instant scrolling behavior. If you're concerned about these potential issues, you can always provide an option for users to disable smooth scrolling if they wish.
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Yes, you can target specific sections or elements with smooth scrolling using more targeted CSS selectors and potentially some JavaScript. This allows for more fine-grained control over the scrolling behavior on your site. However, it requires a bit more technical knowledge compared to applying smooth scrolling site-wide.
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