What is Strikethrough Text?
Strikethrough text is a text formatting style where a horizontal line is drawn through the middle of the characters, like t̶h̶i̶s̶. It's commonly used to indicate that text is no longer relevant, is a mistake, or is meant to be seen as deleted, while still keeping the original text visible for context. It's a way to "cross out" words digitally.
While many rich text editors (like Word or Google Docs) have a button for this, you can't easily use that formatting in plain text environments like social media bios or chat messages. Our Strikethrough Text Generator solves this by using a special Unicode character called the "combining low line" (̶) that adds a line through any character it follows. This allows you to copy and paste strikethrough text anywhere.
How to Use the Strikethrough Generator
- Enter Your Text: Type or paste the text you want to cross out into the input box.
- Get the Result: The tool will instantly apply the strikethrough effect to your text in the output box.
- Copy and Paste: Click the "Copy" button and paste your newly formatted text wherever you need it.
When to Use Crossed Out Text
This formatting style has several uses, from practical to humorous:
- Showing Revisions: Indicate changes or edits in a draft. For example: "The meeting is on T̶u̶e̶s̶d̶a̶y̶ Wednesday."
- Making a Joke or Sarcastic Comment: Strikethrough can be used to show a "corrected" thought for comedic effect. For example: "I'm so e̶x̶h̶a̶u̶s̶t̶e̶d̶ excited for Monday."
- Completing To-Do Lists: Visually cross off items on a to-do list in a plain text environment.
- Indicating a Sale Price: Show the original price crossed out next to the new price, e.g., "Now only $19.99! (was
$29.99)."
Why Choose Our Tool?
- Universal Compatibility: The Unicode method ensures your strikethrough text works on most platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Discord, and more.
- Instant and Easy: Get your formatted text in real-time with a simple copy-paste workflow.
- Completely Free: No sign-ups, no fees. Just a quick and reliable tool for your text decoration needs.
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