Strikethrough Text Generator
Create s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ text that works on any platform. Cross out text for corrections, humor, or emphasis.
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About Strikethrough Text Generator
What This Tool Does
This strikethrough text generator creates crossed-out text using Unicode combining characters. Unlike HTML strikethrough tags (<s> or <del>) which only work on websites, Unicode strikethrough works everywhere - social media, messaging apps, emails, note apps, and anywhere else that accepts text.
The result is copyable text that displays with a line through it on any device that supports Unicode, which includes all modern smartphones, computers, and web browsers.
Understanding the Strikethrough Styles
Single Line (t̶e̶x̶t̶)
The classic strikethrough with one horizontal line through each character. This uses Unicode character U+0336 (Combining Long Stroke Overlay). It's the most widely recognized strikethrough style and works on virtually all platforms.
Best for: General use, corrections, indicating deleted content.
Double Line (t̷e̷x̷t̷)
Features two short parallel lines crossing through each character, using Unicode U+0337 (Combining Short Solidus Overlay). Creates a more emphatic crossed-out effect.
Best for: Emphasis, humor, dramatic effect.
Slash Style (t̸e̸x̸t̸)
A diagonal slash through each character using Unicode U+0338 (Combining Long Solidus Overlay). This creates a distinct cancellation effect different from the horizontal styles.
Best for: Creative text, unique visual effect, standing out.
How Unicode Combining Characters Work
Unicode "combining characters" are special characters designed to modify the character that comes before them. When you type a letter followed by a combining strikethrough character, the two display as one character with the line through it.
For example, "a" + U+0336 = "a̶" - the combining character "combines" with the letter to create the strikethrough effect.
This is different from the regular hyphen (-) or HTML tags, which are separate characters or markup rather than modifiers.
Popular Uses for Strikethrough Text
Showing Corrections
Indicate changed information while keeping the original visible:
"The meeting is at 2̶ ̶P̶M̶ 3 PM" or "Price: $̶5̶0̶ $35"
Sarcasm and Humor
Say something while pretending you're not saying it:
"That was a g̶r̶e̶a̶t̶ interesting choice"
Dramatic Effect
In storytelling or creative writing, strikethrough can show censorship, redaction, or inner thoughts that are "crossed out":
"I t̶o̶t̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶d̶i̶d̶n̶'̶t̶ maybe ate the last cookie"
Social Media Posts
Add visual interest to tweets, Instagram captions, or Facebook posts. Strikethrough text catches the eye because it's unexpected.
Price Comparisons
Show original price versus sale price: "$̶1̶0̶0̶ now $79"
Platform Compatibility
Unicode strikethrough works on:
- Social Media: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok
- Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage
- Note Apps: Notes, OneNote, Google Keep, Notion
- Email: Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail
- Documents: Google Docs, Microsoft Word (may vary)
Tips for Using Strikethrough
- Keep it readable: Long passages of strikethrough can be hard to read
- Use for effect: Strikethrough works best when used sparingly for impact
- Consider your audience: Not everyone understands strikethrough conventions
- Test first: Some fonts display combining characters differently
- Avoid in formal writing: Professional documents should use standard deletion methods