Strike Text Generator

The strikethrough text generator adds a horizontal line through your text (s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶) using Unicode combining characters, creating crossed-out text that works everywhere. Copy and paste this strikethrough effect into Instagram captions, Twitter posts, Discord messages, Google Docs, and anywhere you need to show corrections, completed items, price reductions, or playful edits.

Crossed-Out Text with the Strikethrough Text Generator

This tool applies the Unicode combining long stroke overlay (U+0336) to each character in your text. Unlike platform-specific formatting like Discord's ~~text~~ or HTML's <del> tag, combining characters travel with your text—the strikethrough effect stays intact when copied and pasted anywhere.

The technique works by attaching an invisible "combining" character after each letter that instructs the rendering system to draw a horizontal line through the base character. The result: "hello" becomes "h̶e̶l̶l̶o̶" as actual Unicode text, not styling that can be stripped. This is documented in the Unicode Combining Diacritical Marks specification.

Because the strikethrough is part of the text itself, it remains selectable, searchable, and functional across platforms that don't support rich text formatting.

Creative Ways to Use Strikethrough Text

• Price reductions and sales: Show discounts like "$̶4̶9̶ $29" or "W̶a̶s̶ ̶$̶9̶9̶ Now $49" for clear before/after pricing in e-commerce
• Completed to-do items: Mark finished tasks like "B̶u̶y̶ ̶g̶r̶o̶c̶e̶r̶i̶e̶s̶ ✓" in plain-text task lists and productivity apps
• Corrections and edits: Show revisions like "Meeting at 3̶p̶m̶ 4pm" for transparent schedule changes in team communication
• Humorous self-corrections: Create jokes like "I'm f̶i̶n̶e̶ completely overwhelmed" for relatable social posts that connect with followers
• Document changelogs: Mark removed features or deprecated content in release notes and technical documentation
• Discord and Slack messages: Add strikethrough where native formatting might not render for all users across devices
• Instagram and TikTok captions: Show before/after transformations like "M̶o̶n̶d̶a̶y̶ ̶b̶l̶u̶e̶s̶ Monday motivation" for engagement
• Email subject lines: Grab attention with "D̶o̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶o̶p̶e̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶ Limited time offer inside" for higher open rates
• Reddit and forum edits: Show original text before corrections with transparent edit tracking that builds trust
• Product comparisons: Highlight eliminated features like "N̶o̶ ̶f̶r̶e̶e̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶i̶n̶g̶ Free shipping on all orders" for compelling offers

Strikethrough Examples Ready to Copy

• Prices: "$99" → "$̶9̶9̶" | "Was $50" → "W̶a̶s̶ ̶$̶5̶0̶" | "$199" → "$̶1̶9̶9̶"
• Tasks: "Call dentist" → "C̶a̶l̶l̶ ̶d̶e̶n̶t̶i̶s̶t̶" | "Buy milk" → "B̶u̶y̶ ̶m̶i̶l̶k̶"
• Corrections: "Tuesday" → "T̶u̶e̶s̶d̶a̶y̶" | "wrong" → "w̶r̶o̶n̶g̶"
• Humor: "I'm fine" → "I̶'̶m̶ ̶f̶i̶n̶e̶" | "No regrets" → "N̶o̶ ̶r̶e̶g̶r̶e̶t̶s̶"

How to Create Crossed-Out Text

Step 1 - Type: Enter the word, phrase, price, or sentence you want crossed out. The strikethrough text generator works with letters, numbers, and most punctuation.

Step 2 - Apply: The tool applies the combining stroke to each character, so "deleted" becomes "d̶e̶l̶e̶t̶e̶d̶" instantly.

Step 3 - Copy: Click the copy button to grab your strikethrough text—no manual selection required.

Step 4 - Paste: Drop it into Instagram, Twitter, Discord, Google Docs, emails, or any text field. The line stays with the text regardless of platform formatting support.

Strikethrough Text Styling Tips

Combining characters are standard Unicode, but visual rendering can vary slightly between systems. For best results when using crossed-out text in your content:

• The strikethrough line may appear at slightly different heights depending on the viewer's font and operating system preferences
• Some older devices or minimalist fonts may not render combining characters correctly—test critical content across platforms
• Works with letters A-Z, a-z, digits 0-9, and most common punctuation marks for maximum versatility
• Keep strikethrough text short for maximum impact; long crossed-out paragraphs become difficult to read and scan
• Screen readers may announce "combining long stroke overlay" for each character—use sparingly for accessibility
• For a softer, wavy effect, try Tilde Strike. For stronger emphasis, try Double Strike with double lines
• Combine with checkmarks (✓) or emojis for visual task completion indicators in social media posts

More Overlay and Deletion Text Styles

For related text effects, try Tilde Strike for wavy p̴l̴a̴y̴f̴u̴l̴ crossouts, Double Strike for emphatic c̳a̳n̳c̳e̳l̳l̳a̳t̳i̳o̳n̳s̳, Slashed for diagonal ø̸v̸e̸r̸l̸a̸y̸s̸, Underline for positive e̲m̲p̲h̲a̲s̲i̲s̲, or Glitch for corrupted c̷h̷a̷o̷s̷ effects.