How to make strikethrough text
- 1 Type or paste your text.
- 2 Choose strikethrough, slashed or underline.
- 3 Tap to copy.
- 4 Paste it into your post or message.
How strikethrough is added to each letter
Unicode has no strikethrough letters. Instead, the generator adds a combining character, a long stroke overlay, after every letter, and the app draws the line through the letter before it. Slashed and underlined styles work the same way with different combining marks.
- Looks vary by font: on some phones the line is slightly broken between letters.
- Length: each letter becomes two characters, so struck text uses up character limits twice as fast; check with the Character Counter.
- WhatsApp and Discord have their own formatting: ~this~ on WhatsApp and ~~this~~ on Discord.
Popular uses: crossed-out old prices, jokes and corrections. For more styles, see the Fancy Text Generator.
Features
Three line styles
Strikethrough, slashed and underline.
Tap to copy
Instant copy.
Any language
Works with letters, numbers and most scripts.
No formatting needed
Lines are part of the text itself.
When to use it
Humour
Cross out a word for a funny correction. Each struck letter counts twice, so check with the Character Counter.
Sales posts
Show old prices crossed out. More styles are in the Fancy Text Generator.
To-do lists
Mark items as done in notes. Make the new price bold with the Bold Text Generator.
Corrections
Show edits openly in a discussion. Flip text with the Upside Down Text Generator.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Unicode strikethrough work?
A special combining character is added after each letter, which draws a line through it. Spaces are left as they are.
How do I strike through text on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp has built-in strikethrough: put tildes around the text, like ~hello~. Unicode strikethrough from this tool also works.
Does Discord support strikethrough?
Yes. Discord has its own: put two tildes on each side, like ~~hello~~. You can also paste the Unicode version.
Why does the line look broken?
Some fonts draw the line slightly differently per letter, so it may look dashed. That is normal.
Can I cross out only one word?
Yes. Type just that word, copy the crossed-out version and paste it into your sentence.
What is the slashed style?
It draws a diagonal slash through each character instead of a horizontal line, for a more dramatic look.
Can I underline text on Instagram?
Yes. Choose Underline, copy it and paste it into your caption or bio.
Does it work with emojis?
Lines are added to emojis too, but they may not look neat, so it is best for letters and numbers.
Can I use strikethrough text on Instagram?
Yes. Instagram has no formatting buttons, so copy the strikethrough style here and paste it into a caption, comment or bio.
Can screen readers read strikethrough text?
Usually they read the letters and ignore the line, so the meaning of a crossed-out word can be lost. Add a plain note, such as was, if it matters.
How this tool works. These text tools run entirely in your browser with plain JavaScript, so the text you paste never leaves your device and results update as you type. Each tool is tested with real text such as copied PDFs, emails, code, lists, emojis and non-English scripts before it goes live.
Built and reviewed by Hamza Farooq, founder and lead developer
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