Strikethrough Text Generator
Crossed-out text for places with no formatting buttons. Tap a style to copy.
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These are Unicode symbols, not fonts. Some apps and older phones show them as boxes, and screen readers may read them letter by letter or skip them, so keep names, important details and hashtags in plain text. Why, and what to do instead.
How crossed out text works
After each character, the generator adds a combining mark that draws a line through it: the long stroke overlay U+0336 for strikethrough, the short stroke U+0335 for a thinner line, and the long solidus U+0338 for a slash. Because the line is attached to each letter, it travels with the text when you paste it.
Gaps between letters
Each letter carries its own short line, so in some fonts the strike shows small gaps between letters or sits slightly high or low. Spaces are left alone, so words read as separate struck-out words. If an app supports real formatting, use it instead: in Discord messages type ~~text~~.
Accessibility
Screen readers usually ignore the line entirely, so a listener hears the word as if it weren't crossed out. If the crossing-out changes the meaning (a corrected price, say), write it out in words too. See the accessibility guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cross out text on Instagram or TikTok?
Type above, tap Strikethrough to copy it, and paste it into your caption or bio.
Why does my strikethrough have gaps?
Each letter has its own line. Some fonts draw the lines a little shorter than the letter, which leaves small gaps.
How do I strikethrough in Discord?
In Discord messages, wrap the text in double tildes: ~~like this~~. Use this tool for names and bios, where markdown does not work.