Squarespace: How To Add Text To A Gallery

Adding text to a gallery on your Squarespace website can enhance the visual storytelling of your content, making it more engaging for your visitors. Whether you want to overlay text on images or add a text block beside your gallery, this guide will walk you through the steps to achieve that.

Method 1: Adding Text as an Overlay on Gallery Images

If you want to display text directly over your gallery images, you can use a combination of CSS and the built-in features of Squarespace. Here’s how:

1. Create Your Gallery: Start by adding a gallery section to your page. You can choose from various gallery types such as slideshow, grid, or stacked.
2. Add Custom CSS: To overlay text on your images, you’ll need to add some custom CSS. Go to Design > Custom CSS in your Squarespace dashboard and paste the following code:

   .gallery-overlay {
       position: absolute;
       top: 20px; /* Adjust as needed */
       left: 20px; /* Adjust as needed */
       color: white; /* Change text color */
       background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Semi-transparent background */
       padding: 10px;
       border-radius: 5px;
   }
   

3. Add Text Blocks: For each image in your gallery, you can add a text block that will serve as your overlay. Make sure to assign the class gallery-overlay to each text block.

4. Preview and Adjust: Preview your page to see how the text overlays look. You may need to adjust the CSS properties to fit your design preferences.

For more detailed guidance on adding text overlays, check out this forum discussion.

Method 2: Adding Text Beside a Gallery

If you prefer to have your text beside the gallery instead of overlaying it, follow these steps:

1. Create a Gallery Section: Add a gallery section to your page.
2. Add a Text Block: Next to your gallery, add a text block. You can do this by creating a new section or using a layout that allows side-by-side placement.
3. Customize Your Layout: Adjust the layout settings to ensure that the text and gallery are displayed as you desire. You can use CSS to style the text block and gallery section for better alignment.

For a visual guide on this process, check out this helpful video tutorial.

Method 3: Using Code for Advanced Customization

For users comfortable with coding, you can achieve more advanced layouts and text placements using custom code. This method allows for greater flexibility in positioning and styling your text.

1. Add Code Block: Instead of a standard text block, use a code block to insert HTML and CSS that defines your text’s appearance and position.
2. Example Code: Here’s a simple example of how you might structure your HTML:

   <div class="custom-gallery">
       <img src="your-image-url.jpg" alt="Gallery Image">
       <div class="text-overlay">Your Text Here</div>
   </div>
   

3. Style with CSS: Don’t forget to add CSS to style your text overlay as needed.

For more insights on using code blocks, refer to this blog post.

Conclusion

Adding text to your Squarespace gallery can significantly enhance the user experience by providing context and engaging your audience. Whether you choose to overlay text on images or place it beside your gallery, the methods outlined above will help you achieve a professional look. Experiment with different styles and placements to find what works best for your website.

For further assistance, feel free to explore the Squarespace Forum where you can connect with other users and find additional tips. Happy designing!