Strikethrough Text Generator
Add s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ to your text using Unicode. Works on social media, chat apps, and anywhere.
Examples
Before
Hello World
After
H̶e̶l̶l̶o̶ ̶W̶o̶r̶l̶d̶
Before
$49.99 Sale Price
After
$̶4̶9̶.̶9̶9̶ ̶S̶a̶l̶e̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶
What Is Strikethrough Text?
Strikethrough text is text that appears with a horizontal line drawn through the middle of each character, like t̶h̶i̶s̶. Our generator uses the Unicode combining character U+0336 (combining long stroke overlay) to draw a line through every letter and symbol in your text.
Unlike HTML strikethrough tags like <del> or <s>, Unicode strikethrough works on platforms that don't support HTML — including Instagram bios, Twitter/X posts, Discord messages, WhatsApp, and Facebook comments. The strikethrough effect is baked into the characters themselves, so it displays everywhere plain text is accepted.
Common Use Cases
- Show corrections: Cross out mistakes while keeping them visible — "The meeting is on T̶u̶e̶s̶d̶a̶y̶ Wednesday"
- Display old prices: Indicate discounts by striking through the original price — "$̶4̶9̶.̶9̶9̶ $29.99"
- Add humor and sarcasm: Cross out what you "really" meant for comedic effect in social media posts
- Indicate deleted content: Show text that has been removed or replaced in a document revision
- Creative writing effects: Add visual drama to fiction, poetry, or storytelling
- To-do lists: Strike through completed tasks while keeping them visible
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste your text in the input box on the left
- View the result — strikethrough is applied instantly in real time
- Click Copy to copy the strikethrough text to your clipboard
- Paste anywhere — Instagram, Twitter/X, Discord, WhatsApp, Facebook, or any app
Features & Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unicode strikethrough text?
Unicode strikethrough uses the combining character U+0336, which overlays a horizontal line on the preceding character. It's not a font or HTML — it's built into the text itself, so it displays correctly on any platform that supports Unicode.
Does strikethrough text work on Instagram?
Yes. Unicode strikethrough works in Instagram bios, captions, comments, and DMs. Since it uses Unicode characters rather than HTML, Instagram renders it correctly on both iOS and Android.
How is this different from HTML strikethrough?
HTML uses tags like <del> or <s> to render strikethrough, but these only work on websites. Unicode strikethrough works everywhere — social media, chat apps, text files, and any platform that accepts text input.
Can I undo strikethrough text?
If you paste strikethrough text back into the input field, it will double-apply the effect. To remove strikethrough, you would need to strip the U+0336 combining characters. The simplest approach is to retype the original text.
Does it work with numbers and special characters?
Yes. The combining character works with letters, numbers, punctuation, and most symbols. Spaces are preserved without strikethrough for readability.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, completely free with no limits. No account, no signup, no ads. Your text never leaves your browser — all processing is done locally.