How to Add Adobe Fonts to Squarespace 7.1 (Complete Guide)
Custom typography is probably one of the most important elements in a design. Squarespace natively provides Google Fonts, but they don’t have Adobe Fonts’ (formerly Typekit) integration from the get go in Squarespace 7.1.
The good news?
You’re able to easily give Squarespace the ability to include Adobe Fonts via Code Injection no plugins, no Developer Mode and it won’t hurt your site’s performance.
Why Use Adobe Fonts in Squarespace?
Adobe Fonts are popular among designers because they:
Include premium, high-quality typefaces
Are fully licensed for web use
Sync seamlessly with Adobe Creative Cloud
Load reliably across devices
Elevate brand identity instantly
They’re especially useful when matching typography between your website, branding, and design files.
Why Squarespace Doesn’t Support Adobe Fonts Natively
Squarespace 7.1 font settings are:
Limited to Google Fonts and system fonts
Managed through the Style Editor only
Not designed for external font providers
Locked behind global typography controls
Because of this, Adobe Fonts must be added manually using code.
What This Solution Will Do
By following this guide, your site will:
Load Adobe Fonts correctly
Apply them using clean CSS
Work across all pages
Remain SEO- and performance-safe
Stay fully compatible with Squarespace updates
Step 1: Create an Adobe Fonts Web Project
Go to fonts.adobe.com
Sign in with your Adobe account
Select your desired font family
Click Add to Web Project
Create or select a project
Copy the Embed Code
You’ll receive a script that looks similar to this:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://use.typekit.net/abcd123.css">
Step 2: Add Adobe Fonts to Squarespace
Go to:
Website → Pages → Custom Code → Code Injection → Header
Paste your Adobe Fonts embed code there.
This ensures:
Fonts load before page content
No layout shift
Better performance and rendering
Step 3: Apply Adobe Fonts Using CSS
Now assign the font to your site elements.
Go to:
Website → Pages → Custom Code → Custom CSS
Example:
body {
font-family: "your-adobe-font-name", sans-serif;
}
h1, h2, h3 {
font-family: "your-adobe-font-name", sans-serif;
}
Replace "your-adobe-font-name" with the exact font-family name provided by Adobe.
How to Find the Correct Font Name
Inside your Adobe Fonts project:
Open the font details
Copy the font-family name
Use it exactly as shown (case-sensitive)
Using the wrong name is the most common reason fonts fail to apply.
Mobile Optimization (Recommended)
Adobe Fonts are fully responsive by default, but you can adjust typography for smaller screens:
@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {
body {
font-size: 16px !important;
}
}
This keeps text readable and balanced on mobile devices.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Adding the embed code to the Footer instead of Header
Using the wrong font-family name
Forgetting to publish changes
Overloading too many font weights
Mixing Adobe Fonts with conflicting Style Editor fonts
Final Thoughts
While it's too bad I can't use the Adobe Fonts on Squarespace 7.1 out of the box, this solution does offer a clean, professional approach that works across platforms. With a single embed link and some CSS, you can have the best of both worlds — professional typography that doesn't increase your site's load time or introduce complexity.
FAQ: Adding Adobe Fonts to Squarespace 7.1
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Yes. Adobe Fonts are included with Creative Cloud plans.
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Yes. It works across all Squarespace 7.1 templates.
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Yes, but limit weights for better performance.
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No. Adobe Fonts load via a stylesheet link.
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No. This method is update-safe.
