Strikethrough Text Generator
Turn plain text into crossed-out letters you can paste into a bio, caption, or message. Type once, then compare a few strikethrough styles and copy the one you like, all in your browser.
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About the strikethrough text generator
What this tool does
A strikethrough text generator converts your words into crossed-out Unicode text that keeps its line when you paste it elsewhere. Since the line lives inside the characters, it survives on sites that strip normal formatting, like Instagram and TikTok. You type, you pick a style, and you copy. That is the whole job.
Why use our strikethrough generator
- ·Free. No signup, no paywall, no limits.
- ·Several styles. A line, a short dash, a diagonal slash, a wavy line, and an underline, side by side.
- ·Live preview. Every style updates the moment you type.
- ·One-click copy. Grab any style and paste it wherever you need it.
- ·Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, and it works offline.
How to use it
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Type or paste your text
Enter the words you want to cross out in the box at the top. The struck-through versions appear underneath the moment you start typing, so there is nothing to submit.
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Pick a strikethrough style
Compare the standard line, a short dash, a diagonal slash, a wavy line, and an underline side by side. Each one is real Unicode, so it keeps its look wherever you paste it.
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Copy the one you like
Press the copy button next to any style to put it on your clipboard. From there you can drop it straight into a bio, caption, or message.
Who uses a strikethrough text generator
Anyone who wants to cross out a word in a place with no formatting button can use one. These are the most common cases:
- ·Social media users. Instagram, TikTok, and X do not offer a strikethrough button, so this fills the gap. Cross out an old price or a corrected word in a bio or caption without any workarounds.
- ·Marketers and creators. Show a discount by striking the old price, or play up a joke by crossing out a word and following it with the real one. A struck line reads as an edit in a wall of plain text.
- ·Chat and forum users. Add a crossed-out aside in apps that ignore markdown, from Discord status lines to profiles. The characters carry the line even where the platform has no styling.
- ·Anyone writing plain text. Spreadsheets, note apps, and form fields rarely support rich text. Strikethrough Unicode gives you a way to mark something as done or removed that survives a copy and paste.
Frequently asked questions
- How does a strikethrough text generator work?
- It adds a combining Unicode mark after each character, and that mark draws a line straight through the letter before it. Because the line is part of the text itself, it stays in place when you copy and paste, even on sites that strip out real formatting.
- Where can I use the strikethrough text?
- Almost anywhere you can paste text. It works in Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Discord, WhatsApp, and most bios, captions, and comment boxes. A few places restrict special characters, so it is worth a quick preview before you post.
- Is this real strikethrough or just special characters?
- It is normal text with special combining characters added, not true formatting like the strikethrough button in a word processor. That is exactly why it works in plain-text fields, since there is no formatting to be removed. The trade-off is that screen readers may read the characters oddly, so use it for short bits rather than whole paragraphs.
- Will strikethrough text hurt accessibility or SEO?
- It can, so use it sparingly. Some screen readers announce these characters strangely or skip them, and search engines treat them as unusual symbols rather than words. Keep body copy and anything important for search in normal text, and save the strikethrough for the odd standout line.
- Does it work on iPhone and Android?
- Yes. The combining marks are part of the standard Unicode set, so modern phones display them without any app or keyboard to install. Type on the page, copy the style you want, and paste it into any app.
- Is the strikethrough text generator free and private?
- Yes on both. There is no signup and no limit, and everything runs in your browser. Your text is never sent anywhere, so the tool keeps working even after you go offline.