Using the Grid Editor
Helpful tips for making your site look great — including layouts, colors, fonts, and responsive design.
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Can you provide me with a backup of my web site files?No, we cannot provide backup files for your web site(s). Our system renders your website whenever you view it. The sites are stored in our...
Do changes to a reused Grid Block change everywhere?Grid Blocks are not synchronized. If you make a Grid Block then duplicate it, any changes you make to the second copy will not update the ...
How do I turn off sounds in the editor?When adding, moving and resizing blocks in the editor, sound effects will play.
To turn them off, first tap the three dot [...] button i...
Are GIFs in the Giphy Block Royalty Free?GIFs provided in the Giphy Block are royalty free!
For the Giphy Block, we teamed up with Giphy to provide you with a wide variety of GIFs...
What social media can I use with the Link Block?Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Tik Tok, and more!
The Link Block allows you to easily add an action to your site that can directly take peo...
How to Send Custom Emails to your SubscribersSend an email to everyone who has subscribed to your site using the Subscribe Block
With a Universe, you have the ability to send a custom...
How Can Someone Unsubscribe From My Emails?Subscribers can easily unsubscribe from your mailing list at anytime.
Whenever an automatic email gets sent to your subscribers from your ...
How To Set Up Email ForwardingUniverse makes it super simple to create a custom email address for your site. Simply pick an email address that you'd like to use and sel...
How to Add an Appointment Schedule to Your SiteAdd a booking system where visitors can schedule appointments
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embed a schedule...
How To Add Animations to Your SiteThe Code Block will allow you to embed animations right on your site!
Using iFrame, the Code Block will allow you to display Lottie animat...
Link Downloadable Files from Third-Party ServicesIf you are using a service like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Apple Files, you can create quick links to your files.
Universe (v3.39.0) suppor...
How To Add Ads On Your SiteWe don't have an ads integration, but this is something we're looking at adding in the future.
Ad services such as Google AdSense often re...
How to Add a Pinterest Board to Your SiteUsing the Code Block, you can easily embed a Pinterest Board on any page!
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embe...
How To Embed a Live Stream on Your SiteEasily embed a live stream from YouTube or another platform on your site
If you're using YouTube to host a live stream, you can directly p...
How To Embed a TypeFormEasily put TypeForm on your site with Code Block
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embed a TypeForm form right ...
How To Add the Weather to Your SiteEasily add the daily or hourly weather to your site
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embed the weather right on...
How To Add a Twitter Feed to Your SiteUsing the Code Block, you can easily embed your Twitter on any page
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embed a Tw...
How To Add an Instagram Feed to Your SiteUsing the Code Block, you can easily embed your Instagram on any page
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embed a...
How To Add a Facebook Feed to Your SiteUsing the Code Block, you can easily embed your Facebook on any page
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embed a F...
How to Add a Review / Comment Section to Your SiteAdd a comment section where visitors can chat
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Using the Code Block, you can easily embed a comment section right o...
Creating a Custom 404 Page for Your SiteWhen visitors try to reach a part of your website that doesn’t exist, they'll see a 404 page. This could be due to a mistyped URL, a broke...
Why does my page keep crashing?The number one cause of page crashes is too much data on one page. Whether it be images, text, links, or all of the above! It could be sho...
How do I save my work?Your work will now autosave into a draft if you close the Editor! This means you can make updates to your site without needing to publish....
How do I create a gradient of colors?When building your site on Universe, you'll notice that certain blocks and site elements such as the page background and site menu allow y...
Can I create a custom color palette for my site?Keep colors consistent across your site with a custom color palette
Color Tools on Universe allows you to create a color palette that you ...
Can I use a custom brand color on my website?Use our Color Tools to perfectly align your site with your brand
You can use Color Tools on Universe to match your site's colors perfectly...
How do I change the colors of my theme?Change the colors of your entire site in a few taps
We recently released Themes on Universe which allows you to set site-wide styles on el...
How do I change the color of text on my site?Stylize text on your site to perfectly match your brand
Color Tools on Universe allow you to use any color imaginable throughout various e...
Preset Color OptionsOur color system comes with tons of preset colors and gradients as well as the ability to create your own
Whenever you go to change a colo...
Use the Eye Dropper tool to select any color on your pageSelect any color from any element of your website (including an image!)
The Eye Dropper tool released with our Color Picker allows you to ...
How can I edit the opacity of text on my site?Color Picker allows your page background to seep through Text Blocks on your website
The introduction of the new Color Picker on Universe ...
How to Change Your HomepageYou have the ability to make any of your pages or subpages your homepage.
To Change your homepage:
1.) Select Pages on the bottom of you...
Does adjusting a Image Block's Padding resize my photo?Padding can alter your image depending on how it is setup
Block Padding on Universe allows you to customize your website in ways never bef...
How do I adjust where my text starts in a Block?Customize where your text starts inside of the Text Block
Text Spacing allows you to control the space between Characters, Lines, and Para...
How many Blocks can be layered on top of each other?Unlimited!
There is no set limit on how many Blocks you can have stacked on top of one another. Stack away and feel free to share what you...
How do I change the order in which blocks are layered?Choose how blocks are layered on top of each other
When layering blocks on your Universe site, you may run into the issue where blocks are...
How do I layer blocks on top of each other?Yes! Universe supports block layering
You can create website experiences like never before using actions you're already comfortable perfor...
How can I move a subpage into a menu page?In a few steps, you can move subpages to menu pages!
When using Universe, sometimes you want to move your subpages into a menu page (appea...
How to Create a SubpageSubpages are not shown in your site menu, but are visible under their main page
On Universe, there are two page types: pages and subpages....
Using the Link BlockEasily send your visitors to other sites on the internet.
On your site, you have the ability to link an external website to almost any blo...
How to Duplicate a PageEasily copy a page and use it anywhere on your site
Any page on your Universe site can easily be duplicated and used somewhere else. Dupli...
How To Add Pages to Your SiteAdd more Pages to your site
Adding a Page to your site is as easy as tapping a button. All you have to do is decide where you want the…
How To Delete a PageDelete an existing Page
Delete an existing Page to remove it from your site completely. You can delete any Page unless it is your last on...
How do I Rearrange Pages and Subpages?Tap and drag!
Rearrange your Pages to change their order on your site menu.
To rearrange your Pages:
Navigate to the Pages tab along th...
How To Edit the Name of a PageChange how your pages display on the web
You have the ability to change how your pages are titled not only in the Universe app but also on...
How To Change the Background of a PageUniverse allows you to easily set the background of any page as well as your entire site. You can choose an image, color, gradient, or 3 s...
How To Hide a PageWorking on a draft?
Hiding a Page removes it from your Site Menu, so your site visitors cannot find it. You’re able to hide any page excep...
What Benefits does having Alt Text Provide?
Summary
Universe automatically generates alt text for new images uploaded to the sites you build on the web or in the app. (Learn more o...
Automatically Generated Alt Text for Image AccessibilityAlt Text has great benefits for visitors to your site who may have visual impairments, as it allows screen readers and other accessibility...
How To Change the Way Images Display in the Image BlockFit the whole image or crop it to fit
Using the Image Block there are two different ways that an image can load inside of it. You can have...
How To Edit Your Photos to Fit In Your BlocksIf you know the aspect ratio that you want your photo to be, you can use photo editing tools to crop your photos to the correct size.
To f...
How to Add a Filter to a PhotoCustomize your photos even further!
Using the Photo Block, you can add one of 22 different filters to change how your photo appears on you...
How To Make Your Photos ExpandTap to enlarge a photo
You have the ability to allow images to expand when a website visitor taps or clicks on the photo located on your s...
How to Fix Blurry PhotosHow to make your images look better on your site
Each block on the Grid is a 1:1 aspect ratio. To make sure your photos look the best they...
How to Add a Link to an ImageChoose what happens when you click on a photo
On Universe, you have the ability to add an action when someone clicks on a block or the Pho...
Are Universe Sites Responsive?A responsive website is designed to adapt its layout and content to fit different screen sizes and devices. This ensures that whether a us...
Introducing Responsive SitesUniverse sites look better than ever on mobile and desktop.
With our new flexible Grid, sites seamlessly adjust to every device for a cons...
What are Text Styles?Text Styles are reusable settings for your Text Blocks. Reusing the same styles across your website not only saves you time, it also ensur...
How do I update the appearance of a themeable block?Change the styling of a block across your entire site
The Universe Themes Engine allows you to update the styling of your entire website i...
How do I create a new theme?Themes allow you to customize your entire site within seconds. Here's how you can create your own themes!
Themes on Universe used to be en...
How can I use a new theme on an existing page?Update your existing pages to the new Universe Themes Editor.
Whenever you apply a new Universe theme to an existing website, your existin...
How can I assign a theme to a block?Have blocks on your site use your site theme.
Blocks on Universe can now reflect the style settings of your site's theme. There are a few ...
Do themes always apply to a block, or can the style be overwritten?Themes can be overwritten for individual blocks
Themes allow you to update content and styling on your entire website within seconds, but ...
Can collaborators edit a site theme?Collaborators have the ability to edit a site theme
The Themes Editor allows you to easily update the styling of your entire website withi...
Can themes be shared across sites and with other users?Themes are tied to users and sites
At the moment, there is no way to share themes with other users as they are tied to each site. Collabor...
How do I rename a theme?Change the name of a theme to make it easier to identify in your theme list
From the Theme Editor, you can tap the pencil icon next to the...
How do I to Contact Univer.se Support from the macOS App?Use the macOS menu bar or our help center
If you're using the macOS version of Univer.se, you'll be unable to directly chat with Univer.se...
I can't find Universe for Mac in the App StoreUniverse is available for iPhone, iPad, and any computer through web.univer.se. We do not currently offer an app for Mac. To edit your web...
Is Drag & Drop Supported on Mac and iPad?Yes, you can use Drag & Drop!
Universe for macOS* and iPadOS* features full drag and drop support with the Image and Text Blocks. To u...
How to View Your Sites on Mac or iPadSwitch between your active sites on Universe for macOS or iPadOS
The Universe app for macOS and iPadOS features a brand new experience whe...
Keyboard Shortcuts on the Web AppFor many users, keyboard shortcuts are not just a convenience—they are a vital tool for accessing and navigating digital spaces. We've int...
Can I create a website on the Web?Anyone can create a website using Universe even if they are not using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Universe works in any web browser on Window...
How do I edit my Universe Site on the Web App?Login to the Universe Web App using Sign in with Apple or email/password.
The Universe Web App allows you to quickly edit the sites from ...
Universe Basics: Grid BlockThe Grid Block allows you to group other blocks together in their own grid. This makes it easy to create reusable elements on your site th...
How do I create a Grid Block?To get started with the Grid Block:
Open the Editor to any Page of your Universe site
Select the space on the Grid where you want to add ...
How to upload files to your websiteThe Download Block allows visitors to download files from your website. The Download Block supports both free and paid downloads. Paid dow...
How to Sell Digital ProductsEasily sell any file directly from your site
The Download Block introduced in Universe v3.39.0 allows you to easily add files to your site...
Univer.se Basics: Download BlockShare and Sell Digital Files using the Download Block!
The Download Block is free for all users to use and allows you to add downloadable ...
How do customers receive their digital downloads?When a customer downloads a file(s) through the Download Block, the way the file is delivered is up to you. Free downloads will begin down...
What type of files are accepted in the Download Block?The Download Block allows you to place items for sale or free downlaod on your site
The Download Block (introduced in v3.39.0) allows you ...
What is the maximum file size for the Download Block?Big!
The Download Block supports pretty much any file size you could imagine, you can upload your HD videos and photos to your hearts cont...
How long does it take to receive a digital download?Free files should be downloaded instantly, while paid ones arrive in the customer's email.
Whenever the Download Block is tapped on your w...
How to open a ZIP file on iOSWhen multiple files are placed in the Download Block, a ZIP is created
If you're adding more than one file into a single Download Block on...
How to delete a file from the Download BlockRemove the item to prevent future downloading
With the Download Block, you have the ability to remove the file(s) after initially publishi...