Strikethrough Text Generator
Text with a strikethrough line for showing corrections, crossed-out items, or adding a edgy aesthetic to your content.
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About Strikethrough Style
Text with a strikethrough line for showing corrections, crossed-out items, or adding a edgy aesthetic to your content.
How to use Strikethrough text
- 1 Type your text in the generator above
- 2 Click the "Copy" button to copy the Strikethrough styled text
- 3 Paste it anywhere you want - social media, usernames, messages
- 4 Enjoy your stylish Strikethrough text!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Strikethrough text work in Unicode?
Strikethrough (T̶e̶x̶t̶) uses combining diacritical marks—specifically U+0336 (Combining Long Stroke Overlay). This invisible character attaches to each letter and draws a horizontal line through it. Unlike HTML's or tags which only work on websites, Unicode strikethrough works anywhere text can be pasted: social media, messaging apps, emails, even Word documents.
What's the difference between Strikethrough and Slash Through text?
Strikethrough (T̶e̶x̶t̶) uses U+0336 which draws a horizontal line through the middle of characters. Slash Through (T̷e̷x̷t̷) uses U+0337 (Combining Short Solidus Overlay) which draws a diagonal line from bottom-left to top-right. Strikethrough looks like traditional crossed-out text; Slash Through looks more dynamic and artistic—like something being actively cancelled rather than simply deleted.
Can I use Strikethrough text on Twitter/X for corrections?
Yes! Strikethrough is popular for humorous corrections and self-deprecating commentary. A tweet like 'Having a g̶r̶e̶a̶t̶ terrible Monday' creates a relatable, honest tone. It's also used for showing edits ('The movie was b̶o̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ surprisingly good') or sarcasm. Twitter/X fully supports combining characters, so strikethrough displays correctly on all devices.
Does Strikethrough affect character count on social media?
Yes—each strikethrough letter counts as TWO characters: the visible letter plus the invisible combining mark (U+0336). So 'T̶e̶x̶t̶' is actually 8 characters, not 4. This matters for Twitter/X's 280-character limit. Use strikethrough strategically for emphasis rather than entire sentences to preserve character space.
Why doesn't Strikethrough look right on some websites?
Combining diacritical marks require proper font support. Some websites use fonts that don't render overlays correctly—the line may appear too high, too low, or disconnected from letters. System fonts (Arial, Helvetica, Segoe UI) handle combining marks well. If strikethrough looks broken somewhere, it's the destination's font issue, not the text itself. It will look correct when copied elsewhere.