Create Crossed-Out Text Anywhere
Strikethrough text (l̶i̶k̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶) adds a line through your words, indicating deleted or corrected content. Our Strikethrough Generator uses Unicode combining characters to create strikethrough text that works on any platform supporting Unicode.
How It Works
We add a special Unicode character (U+0336, Combining Long Stroke Overlay) after each character in your text. This creates a visual strikethrough effect without requiring special formatting support.
💡 Where It Works
Works on: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, Reddit, YouTube comments, and most messaging apps. Doesn't work: Some older systems, certain fonts.
When to Use Strikethrough
- Showing corrections: "The meeting is a̶t̶ ̶2̶p̶m̶ at 3pm"
- Humor/sarcasm: "I'm f̶i̶n̶e̶ dying inside"
- Crossed-off lists: "✓ B̶u̶y̶ ̶m̶i̶l̶k̶ Done!"
- Price reductions: "$̶5̶0̶ $25"
Strikethrough vs. Other Methods
| Method | Format | Platform Support |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode (this tool) | s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶ | Universal |
| Markdown | ~~strike~~ | Discord, Reddit, GitHub |
| HTML | <s>strike</s> | Websites only |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't it look right sometimes?
Some fonts don't render combining characters well. The strikethrough may appear offset or incomplete depending on the viewer's device and font settings.
Can screen readers read strikethrough text?
Most screen readers will read the text normally, ignoring the combining characters. This is good for accessibility—the content remains readable.
Is there a character limit?
No limit from this tool, but remember that combining characters effectively double your character count. Watch out for platform limits like Twitter's 280 characters.