Strikethrough Text Generator — Copy & Paste
Create crossed-out text with multiple strikethrough styles.
What Is Strikethrough Text?
Strikethrough text has a horizontal line drawn through each character, making it look crossed out. It's commonly used to show corrections, indicate deleted content, add humor (saying something while "taking it back"), or create visual effects. Our generator uses Unicode combining characters to add strike lines to any text.
We offer multiple strikethrough styles: long strikethrough (standard line through), short strikethrough (shorter dash), and slash through (diagonal line). Each creates a different visual effect while keeping the underlying text readable.
Where to Use Strikethrough
Strikethrough text is popular on Twitter/X for comedic corrections, on Discord for emphasizing edits, and in comments for showing what you "really" think. It's one of the most universally supported Unicode effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this different from Discord's ~~strikethrough~~?
Yes. Discord's tilde-based strikethrough only works in Discord messages. Unicode strikethrough works everywhere — bios, usernames, other platforms, and even in places where Markdown isn't supported.
Can screen readers read strikethrough text?
Screen readers may announce the combining characters, which can make the text harder to understand for users with accessibility needs. Use strikethrough for visual styling rather than conveying critical information.