Strikethrough Text Generator

Cross out words, sentences, or entire paragraphs using Unicode or markdown formatting. Perfect for edits, pricing updates, and playful captions.

Strike through text anywhere

Turn review edits, price drops, or social captions into crossed-out copy that works across Instagram, TikTok, Slack, Notion, and more. Choose Unicode, double-line, or markdown formatting and copy instantly.

Input

Text updates, stats, and formatting options refresh as you type.

Your text

Characters: 29Words: 6Lines: 1

Strikethrough style

Unicode strikethroughBest for social media and any plain-text area.Double lineAdds a thicker overlay for stronger emphasis.Wavy strikeCombining tilde overlay, great for playful copy.Markdown ~~text~~Wrap output in tildes for tools that parse markdown.

CasingStrike spaces and punctuation

Formatted output

F̶l̶a̶s̶h̶ s̶a̶l̶e̶ p̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶1̶2̶9̶ n̶o̶w̶ $̶8̶9̶

Where people use strikethrough text

Edit threads and async standups to show decisions.
Marketing and ecommerce copy to highlight new prices.
Social media captions to add humor or sarcasm.
Release notes or changelogs to mark deprecated features.

Formatting tips

Keep sentences short so the overlay remains readable.
Use markdown mode for Slack, Notion, Jira, and GitHub issues.
Unicode overlays work in most browsers but may not show in older email clients.
Pair strikethrough with a follow-up sentence so the new information is clear.

Cross Out Text Anywhere

Your strikethrough text works across all platforms — from social media captions on Instagram and TikTok to team messages in Slack and Notion. Whether you're showing price drops, marking edits, or adding humor, our generator creates Unicode strikethrough that pastes anywhere. No special formatting required.

Why Use This Tool?

Visual Strike

Generate strikethrough text that works on social media, chats, and emails without any special formatting.

Markdown Ready

Easily toggle markdown mode for GitHub, Reddit, Slack, and Discord formatting.

Smart Copy

Copy formatted text with a single click, preserving your chosen style for instant reuse.

Download

Export your struck-through text as a file for documentation or archives.

How this Strikethrough Text Generator works

This specialized text formatter applies a strikethrough effect (l̶i̶k̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶) to input text using Unicode combining characters. Unlike HTML <s> tags, the output acts as plain text that can be pasted into social media (Twitter/X, Facebook), emails, and chat apps that don't support rich text formatting. It's often used to simulate redactions, denote corrections, or for stylistic emphasis in digital communication.

How to Use

Paste your text

Drop in pricing copy, social captions, or content you want to cross out.

Choose strikethrough style

Pick Unicode overlays, double lines, or markdown formatting.

Copy & reuse

Grab the formatted text for posts, docs, or CMS fields without extra styling.

Example Usage

Classic Unicode strikethrough used to cross out an outdated price point.

Input

Old price $129 now $89

Output

O̶l̶d̶ p̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶1̶2̶9̶ n̶o̶w̶ $̶8̶9̶

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Strikethrough Text Generator do?

It formats your text with a strikethrough effect using Unicode overlays (works in many apps) or Markdown syntax (~~text~~) for platforms that support Markdown.

Where does strikethrough text work?

Unicode strikethrough usually works in social apps, chats, and many editors. Markdown mode works on platforms that render Markdown, like GitHub, Slack, and Notion.

Why does the output look broken or uneven?

Some fonts and apps do not render combining Unicode marks consistently. If the strikethrough looks misaligned, try a different style (standard/double/wavy) or use Markdown mode where supported.

Does it change my original text?

No. It generates a formatted copy. You can also apply casing options (uppercase/lowercase/title case) before adding the strike for consistent styling.

Is this Strikethrough Text Generator safe to use?

Yes. It runs 100% client-side, so your text stays in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.

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The Strikethrough Text is maintained by CodeItBro. We aim to provide the best free developer tools on the web. If you have feedback or suggestions, please visit our contact page.

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