Strikethrough Text Generator

Type your text and get it back with a line through it — ready to copy and paste into many places that accept Unicode text, including places where Markdown-style strikethrough doesn't work.

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Long StrikeThe classic strikethrough style using a combining long stroke
Short StrikeA shorter stroke overlay for a lighter strikethrough appearance
Slash ThroughUses a diagonal solidus overlay for a crossed-out appearance
This is plain Unicode text, not HTML formatting — it can be pasted into many places where regular text is accepted, including some usernames and bios where Markdown-style strikethrough isn't supported.

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How this actually works

Unlike HTML or Markdown strikethrough, which only work inside apps that specifically support that formatting, this uses Unicode combining characters placed after each character or grapheme. The line is part of the text itself rather than a separate formatting instruction. That means the result can be copied and pasted into many places that accept Unicode text, including usernames, bios, and other places where Markdown-style ~~text~~ isn't supported.

Three styles

  • Long Strike — the classic strikethrough look, the classic strikethrough look and a good general-purpose choice
  • Short Strike — a shorter, subtler line for a lighter touch
  • Slash Through — a diagonal mark for a sharper, crossed-out appearance, for a sharper, more emphatic crossed-out look

Strikethrough on Discord

In a Discord message, typing ~~your text~~ renders as strikethrough automatically — no generator needed. But Discord's message formatting doesn't apply to places such as usernames and other profile fields. That's where copying Unicode strikethrough text can be useful.

Frequently asked questions

Will this work on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok?

The output is Unicode text, so it can be copied and pasted into many bios, captions, posts, and comments that accept Unicode characters. However, support varies by platform and field, and some apps may render combining marks differently or restrict certain characters.

What's the difference between the three styles?

They use different Unicode combining characters. Long Strike uses a combining long stroke and is a good general-purpose default. Short Strike uses a shorter stroke, while Slash Through uses a diagonal solidus-style mark instead of a horizontal stroke. Their appearance can vary slightly depending on the font and platform.

Why does it look slightly different on different devices?

Different fonts and operating systems can render combining marks with slightly different spacing, positioning, or thickness. The underlying Unicode characters are the same when the text is preserved, but the visual result can vary depending on the platform and font.