The Strikethrough Text Generator crosses out your text with a s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ line using Unicode, so you can paste crossed-out text into chats, posts, and bios that have no strikethrough button. Type your text and copy the result in a click.
It works by adding a combining strikethrough mark to each character, so the effect stays when you copy and paste. Everything runs in your browser.
How to strike through text
- Type or paste your text.
- The strikethrough version appears instantly.
- Click Copy.
- Paste it wherever you want crossed-out text.
How the strikethrough works
Rather than a special alphabet, this style appends a combining long-stroke overlay character (U+0336) after each letter, which the device draws as a line through it. Because the mark is part of the text, the strikethrough survives copy-and-paste into apps that offer no formatting — handy for showing edits, crossed-off list items, prices, or a bit of humour.
Compatibility notes
Combining strikethrough is widely supported, though the exact look of the line varies slightly between fonts and platforms. On a few systems combining marks can render imperfectly. As with other styled text, screen readers will generally read the underlying letters, so use it for effect rather than essential meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cross out text in a message?
Type it here, copy the strikethrough version, and paste it. The crossing line is a combining Unicode mark, so it stays after pasting even where there is no strikethrough button.
Why does my app not have a strikethrough option?
Many chat and bio fields do not support formatting. This tool bakes the strikethrough into the characters so you do not need a button.
Does it work on all platforms?
Combining strikethrough is broadly supported; the line’s appearance can differ slightly by font, and a few older systems render it imperfectly.
Can I strike through emojis and numbers too?
Yes — the combining mark is added to each character, including digits and most symbols.