If you’ve ever found yourself drowning in a sea of text on Tumblr, wishing for a “read more” option to save your followers from an endless scroll, you’re in luck! Let’s get those cluttered posts under control, shall we?
To add a snazzy “read more” link on Tumblr desktop, start by locating the little Gear icon in the upper right corner of your post editor—the neglected part of the Tumblr experience that needs a little more love! Once you click on that shiny icon, look for something that says “text editor: Rich Text.” Ta-da! You’re in the right place; now hold your excitement!
Now, here comes the meaty part: you’ll need to insert a single line break. I know, I know—it’s as subtle as a ninja in a library, but it’s crucial. This line break is your golden ticket to creating that magical transition between all the juicy content and the teased out, “please read on” prompt. Just type out your post as you normally would, and then, right before the end, go ahead and hit ‘Enter’ to create that elusive line break.
Now for the part that really ties the whole thing together: when you hit ‘post’, that innocent looking “[Read more]” will morph into your desired ‘read more’ or ‘keep reading’ link. Think of it as a metamorphosis straight out of a nature documentary—except, you know, for your blog. Your followers will appreciate the organization, and you’ll look like the skilled Tumblr wizard you truly are.
So there you have it! A couple of clicks, a little magic, and your posts will never look cluttered again. Now go forth and post like the #TumblrPro you were born to be!
