What is strikethrough text?
Strikethrough text has a horizontal line through the middle of each character, used to show something removed, replaced or finished. This generator adds Unicode combining characters to your text, so the line travels with it when you copy and paste into social media bios, comments, chats, and documents.
How to make strikethrough text
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- Choose a style from the list: monospace, sans serif or unstyled text with strikethrough or slashes, redacted blocks, tilde or underline. Use the Preview size slider to see the result larger.
- Press Copy next to the one you like.
- Paste it into your bio, post, chat message or document.
Where you can use it
Because the result is plain Unicode text, it works in most places that accept normal text. Some apps also have their own shortcuts, listed below.
| Platform | Generated text | Built-in method |
|---|---|---|
| Works in chats and status | Wrap text in tildes: ~text~ | |
| Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn | Works in bios, captions and posts | No native strikethrough in most fields |
| Discord | Works | Wrap text in double tildes: ~~text~~ |
| Word, Google Docs | Works, but formatting is better | Use the Strikethrough button |
| Websites (HTML) | Not recommended | Use <s> or <del> |
Ideas for businesses and marketers
Show a price drop
Display the old price next to the new one in a caption or a business profile: AED 199 AED 149. Make sure the offer is real and the dates are clear.
Make playful bios and hooks
A struck-through word followed by the correct one can stop the scroll in a short bio or first line.
Mark finished tasks
In plain-text notes, to-do lists and messages, strike off what is done.
Accessibility and SEO notes
Screen readers may read each letter and its combining mark separately, and search engines may not index struck-through words as normal text. Use these styles for decoration, not for headings, page titles, product names or anything important. Arabic letters connect to each other, and combining lines can interrupt that on some devices, so preview Arabic output before you post.
Frequently asked questions
What is strikethrough text?
Strikethrough text has a horizontal line through the middle of each character. It usually shows something removed, replaced or no longer valid, such as an old price or a finished task.
How do I make strikethrough text without a generator?
In Word and Google Docs, select the text and use the Strikethrough button or shortcut. In WhatsApp, wrap text in tildes (~like this~). In Discord, wrap text in double tildes (~~like this~~). Plain-text fields like social bios do not support formatting, which is where a Unicode generator helps.
Does strikethrough text work on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn?
Usually yes. The generator adds Unicode combining characters, which are plain text, so most platforms that accept Unicode will display them. Appearance can vary slightly by device and font.
Is this strikethrough generator free?
Yes. It is free with no signup and no limit on text length. Your text is processed in your browser and is not stored.
Does it work with Arabic text?
Results vary. Combining line characters can interrupt the joining of Arabic letters on some devices. For Arabic, test the output first, or use the formatting tools built into your editor or chat app.
Is strikethrough Unicode text good for SEO or accessibility?
Avoid it in page titles, headings and important content. Search engines and screen readers may read each character plus its combining mark separately. Use it for decoration in social posts and bios only. On web pages, use the HTML s or del element instead.
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