Strikethrough Text Generator
Add a strikethrough, underline, double underline, or overline to any text. Copy and paste into any app that supports Unicode.
Crossed-out (combining U+0336)
S̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶
Underlined (combining U+0332)
U̲n̲d̲e̲r̲l̲i̲n̲e̲
Double underline (U+0333)
D̳o̳u̳b̳l̳e̳ ̳U̳n̳d̳e̳r̳l̳i̳n̳e̳
Line above (combining U+0305)
O̅v̅e̅r̅l̅i̅n̅e̅
Bold for emphasis
𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝
Italic for emphasis
𝐼𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑐
How Strikethrough Text Works
This tool applies Unicode combining diacritical marks to each character in your text. A combining character is a zero-width Unicode character that attaches a visual mark to the character before it. U+0336 (combining long stroke overlay) draws a horizontal line through the middle of a letter, producing the strikethrough effect. Because this uses plain Unicode, the result pastes into any app that renders Unicode text — Instagram, Twitter, Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, LinkedIn, and most websites.
Decoration Styles Explained
- Strikethrough — t̶e̶x̶t̶ — A horizontal line through the middle of each character (U+0336). The standard "deleted" or "crossed-out" effect.
- Underline — t̲e̲x̲t̲ — A line below each character (U+0332). Useful for emphasis in plain-text contexts where HTML underline is not available.
- Double Underline — t̳e̳x̳t̳ — A double line below each character (U+0333). Stronger emphasis than single underline.
- Overline — t̅e̅x̅t̅ — A line above each character (U+0305). Less common, but useful for math notation or decorative headings.
- Bold / Italic — 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 / 𝑡𝑒𝑥𝑡 — Bold and italic variants from the Mathematical Unicode block, for pairing with decoration effects.
Common Uses for Strikethrough Text
Social media humor: Showing an original thought crossed out and replaced — a common comedic format on Twitter and Reddit. Editing transparency: Showing that you changed something without deleting the original. Price displays: Showing old prices crossed out next to new ones in product descriptions. To-do lists: Marking completed items as done in plain-text notes or messages.
How to Use the Strikethrough Text Generator
Type or paste your text into the input area and all six decoration variant cards update instantly. Hover over any card to reveal a Copy button — click it to copy that variant's decorated text to the clipboard. Use the Clear button in the input header to reset everything. The tool works on letters, numbers, and symbols — any character your keyboard can produce.
Platform Compatibility
Unicode combining diacritics work on virtually every modern platform that renders Unicode text — which is nearly all of them. Here is what to expect:
- Instagram — Bios, captions, and comments all render combining characters correctly.
- Twitter / X — Tweets and profiles render strikethrough and underline effects.
- Discord — Renders combining characters, though Discord also has native markdown strikethrough (~~text~~) for chat.
- Facebook & LinkedIn — Post text and comments support Unicode decorations.
- WhatsApp — Messages render combining characters. Note WhatsApp has native tildes (~text~) for strikethrough in most versions.
- Email — Inconsistent across email clients. Gmail on the web usually renders them; older Outlook clients may not. Prefer HTML formatting for email body text.
Strikethrough Text vs Markdown Strikethrough
Most chat platforms support Markdown-style strikethrough by wrapping text in double tildes: ~~your text~~ becomes ~~your text~~. This is the native format in Discord and Slack, and it is more reliable because it uses the platform's built-in rendering instead of Unicode combining characters.
However, Markdown strikethrough only works in Markdown-aware apps. For Instagram bios, Twitter bios, plain-text notes, or any context that does not parse Markdown, Unicode combining characters — like those generated by this tool — are the only way to achieve the effect.
Accessibility Considerations
Unicode combining characters are intended as decorative effects in plain-text contexts. Screen readers typically announce each combining character separately or skip them, which can make decorated text harder to process for visually impaired users. For important content — especially in body copy, navigation, or accessible interfaces — use HTML <del> or text-decoration: line-through in CSS, which are semantically meaningful to assistive technology. Reserve Unicode decorations for informal, social, or creative contexts where visual effect is the goal.
Related Tools
For bold, italic, cursive, and 15 more Unicode text styles in one place, see the Fancy Text Generator. For bold-only variants, use the Bold Text Generator. To correctly capitalize any text after applying your style, use the title capitalizer.
Strikethrough Text Generator FAQ
Common questions about Unicode strikethrough and decoration effects.
Paste your text into the strikethrough generator and copy the "Strikethrough (Combining)" variant — it uses Unicode combining characters that render as ~~crossed-out~~ text on Instagram, Twitter/X, Discord, and most other platforms.
The generator offers four styles: Strikethrough (a line through the middle of each character), Underline (a line under each character), Double Underline (two underlines), and Overline (a line above each character). Each uses different Unicode combining characters.
Yes — completely free, no signup required. All styles update in real time as you type.
Strikethrough combining characters work on most modern platforms: Instagram, Twitter/X, Discord, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Support varies by platform and device. Discord has native markdown strikethrough (~~text~~) which is more reliable for chat.
Unicode combining characters are rendered differently by different operating systems and fonts. Some devices may show combining marks positioned slightly differently. This is a font/OS rendering variation, not an error in the generated text.
Email clients have mixed Unicode support. While some modern email clients (Gmail, Outlook on web) may render combining characters, it is unreliable for email. For email text, native formatting (HTML bold/italic) is preferred. Unicode strikethrough is most reliable on social media.
For more text variants including bold, italic, cursive, gothic, and bubble letters, try the Fancy Text Generator. For bold-only variants, try the Bold Text Generator.