Strikethrough Text Generator
Type or paste your text below to instantly generate crossed out, slash through, wavy tilde, and underlined text for social media, chats, and documents.
Slash Through (Diagonal Solidus) Slash Effect
Tilde Strike (Wavy Overlay) Wavy Line
Underline (Unicode Low Line) Single Underline
Double Underline Double Line
What is Strikethrough Text and How Does It Work?
Strikethrough text (also written as crossed-out text, strikeout font, or line through text) is typographical styling where a horizontal line passes directly through letters (such as s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶). It is widely used to denote deleted thoughts, show corrections, mark completed to-do items, convey sarcasm, or create eye-catching social media posts.
Unlike rich-text formatting found in word processors that uses HTML tags like <s> or <del>, our online generator creates genuine Unicode combining characters (specifically the U+0336 Combining Long Stroke Overlay). Because each letter is paired with an independent Unicode overlay glyph, the crossed-out text can be copied and pasted anywhere across the web without losing its formatting.
How to Cross Out Text Online
- Type or Paste: Enter or paste your text into the input box above.
- Choose Your Style: The generator automatically converts your words into 5 distinct styles in real time: Classic Strikethrough, Slash Through, Wavy Tilde Strike, Single Underline, and Double Underline.
- Copy with 1 Click: Click the "Copy" button next to your favorite style. The styled text will immediately be saved to your clipboard.
- Paste Anywhere: Use Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste the crossed-out text into Discord, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Microsoft Word, or your email client.
How to Strikethrough Text on Popular Platforms
Many messaging apps and document editors support built-in markdown shortcuts to cross out text. The table below compares the fastest ways to add strikethrough across major platforms:
| Platform | Shortcut / Method | Example Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| Wrap text with tildes (~) | ~crossed out~ | |
| Discord | Wrap text with two tildes (~~) | ~~deleted message~~ |
| Slack | Wrap text with tildes (~) or press Ctrl+Shift+X | ~completed task~ |
| Microsoft Word | Select text and press Ctrl+D, then check "Strikethrough" | Home Ribbon → |
| Google Docs | Select text and press Alt+Shift+5 (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+X (Mac) | Format → Text → Strikethrough |
| Instagram / TikTok / Facebook | No native markdown — use this Unicode generator | Copy & paste s̶t̶y̶l̶e̶d̶ text |
Why Use Unicode Strikethrough Instead of App Formatting?
- Works Everywhere: Standard formatting buttons in Word or Google Docs strip out when you paste into Instagram bio, YouTube comments, or Twitter / X tweets. Our Unicode strikethrough retains its crossed-out line across all platforms.
- Multiple Font Effects: In addition to the classic horizontal bar, you can produce diagonal slash marks (s̸l̸a̸s̸h̸), wavy tilde overlays (s̴t̴i̴l̴d̴e̴), and underlines (s̲i̲n̲g̲l̲e̲ and s̳d̳o̳u̳b̳l̳e̳).
- 100% Free & Private: No software installation or registration required. All conversions happen entirely in your local browser for maximum privacy and instant speed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does this strikethrough generator work on mobile phones?
Yes, our tool is fully responsive and works on all smartphones, tablets, Android, and iOS (iPhone/iPad) devices.
Will the crossed out text show up for other users?
Yes! Because it uses universal Unicode standard characters, any modern operating system, browser, or smartphone will render the strikethrough line correctly.
How do I remove the strikethrough line from my text?
To return your text to normal, either paste it into a plain text editor (like Notepad), click the "Clear" button to start over, or simply re-type the sentence without combining accents.