The Hidden Font Hack to get the Editorial Look in Squarespace
The Hidden font hack to achieve the editorial look in squarespace
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While Squarespace offers a robust selection of fonts, you might have noticed that the platform seemingly limits you to just two font options: heading and paragraph styles. But what if I told you there's a hidden third setting that could elevate your designs to magazine-worthy status?
Today, I'm excited to share one of my favorite Squarespace secrets that will help you achieve that polished, editorial look you've been dreaming of — all without touching a single line of custom code.
The Secret: Miscellaneous Font Setting
While most designers work exclusively with the heading and paragraph settings in Squarespace, there's actually a powerful third option hiding in plain sight: the miscellaneous font setting. This hidden gem opens up countless creative possibilities, especially when you want to add that elegant introductory text (what we call a "deck" in editorial design) between your headline and body copy.
Here's how you can leverage this secret to create sophisticated, magazine-style layouts:
How to Use the Hidden Font Setting
First, set up your basic font structure using the standard heading and paragraph settings in your Squarespace site styles.
Navigate to the font settings and locate the "Miscellaneous" option (it's easy to miss, but it's there!).
Choose your desired font for the miscellaneous setting. For example, if you're going for an editorial look, you might want to select something elegant like Sofia Pro from the legacy fonts.
To apply this third font style to any text, simply highlight the paragraph or introductory text you want to modify and assign it the "monospace" format.
Why This Hack Makes a Difference
The beauty of this technique lies in its versatility. You can now create three distinct typography layers in your design:
Bold, attention-grabbing headlines
Elegant, sophisticated deck text
Clean, readable body copy
This layered approach is exactly what gives editorial designs their professional, magazine-quality appeal. The best part? You can adjust the font sizes, letter spacing, and other properties of each layer independently, giving you complete control over your design hierarchy.
If you're excited to experiment with this technique, start by exploring different font combinations available within Squarespace.
You might be surprised by how many sophisticated pairings you can create using just the built-in options. I’d love for you to check out our blog post on my favorite font pairings on Squarespace →
The next time you're working on a client project that calls for that high-end, editorial feel, you'll have this powerful technique in your back pocket. No custom code required—just pure, native Squarespace magic.