If you're looking to add a touch of elegance with Playfair Display or any other font, you've come to the right place. Let's make your website stand out by incorporating beautiful typography.

Step 1: Choose and Download Your Font

First, head over to Google Fonts and find the font that speaks to you. For this example, we’ll use Playfair Display. Once you've selected your font, download the font files to your computer. They will come in a zipped folder, so be sure to unzip it to access the .ttf files.

Step 2: Navigate to Custom CSS

In your Squarespace dashboard, you can easily find the Custom CSS section. Simply click on / to bring up the search bar, type in "CSS," and select "Custom CSS" from the options.

Step 3: Upload Your Font File

Within the Custom CSS panel, look for the "Manage Custom Files" button. Click on it, and upload the .ttf file you downloaded. This will host your font directly in Squarespace, making it accessible for your website styling.

Step 4: Add Your Font to Your CSS

To use your font, you need to define it using the @font-face rule. Add the following code to your Custom CSS:

 @font-face {
  font-family: 'play';
  src: url(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6750eac5696c7a7b7150f314/t/6752481adf2d993bf3a5607e/1733445660264/PlayfairDisplay-VariableFont_wght.ttf);
}

This snippet tells Squarespace to recognize your uploaded font as 'play'.

Step 5: Apply the Font to Your Text

Now, it's time to see your font in action! Decide which text elements you want to customize. For example, if you want to change the headers (h1), add the following CSS:

 h1 {
  font-family: 'play';
}

And voilà! Your headers will now display the beautiful Playfair Display font.

Final Thoughts

Customizing your Squarespace site with unique fonts is a fantastic way to express your brand’s personality. Whether it’s for a blog, portfolio, or business site, a distinct font can make all the difference. If you ever need to adjust or change fonts, simply follow these steps again.

Embrace your creativity and enjoy the process of making your site truly yours! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy designing!