Our Strikethrough Text Generator converts plain letters into crossed-out text (t̶e̶x̶t̶), double strikethrough (t̶̶e̶̶x̶̶t̶̶), tilde cross-out (t̴e̴x̴t̴), and slash through styles (t̷e̷x̷t̷) with instant one-click copy and paste. Strikethrough formatting is widely used across social platforms for humorous corrections, e-commerce discount promotions, task completion tracking, and aesthetic gaming usernames.
Unlike standard word processors or HTML web pages that require tags, this tool outputs genuine Unicode text. Because these characters carry their own built-in strike overlay, you can paste them directly into Instagram bios, TikTok captions, Discord channel titles, Twitter/X posts, and Steam profiles without losing the crossed-out effect.
Standard text formatting relies on either HTML tags (like <s>, <del>, or <strike>) or CSS styling (text-decoration: line-through). While these approaches render crossed-out lines on websites, they fail completely in plain-text input boxes such as social media handles, gaming scoreboards, or direct message apps.
Our generator solves this problem through Unicode Combining Characters from the Combining Diacritical Marks block (Unicode range U+0300 to U+036F). Specifically:
U+0336): This zero-width glyph sits directly over the center of the preceding character, drawing a horizontal strike line across standard letters (e.g., H + U+0336 = H̶).U+0335): A slightly shorter stroke frequently used in linguistic transcriptions.U+0332): Draws a line beneath the character for underline effects.U+0334): Draws a wavy tilde line across the center of each letter (t̴e̴x̴t̴).U+0338): Places a forward slash across the letter for slash-through styling (t̷e̷x̷t̷).When you type in the generator, our JavaScript engine dynamically loops through your string, placing the selected combining code point immediately after each base character. When your operating system or mobile device renders the string, its typography engine automatically overlays the marks, creating a continuous horizontal strike.
Understanding when to use Unicode versus traditional formatting prevents broken text and visual bugs across different environments:
| Formatting Method | Syntax Example | Where It Functions | Where It Breaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicode Combining (This Tool) | t̶e̶x̶t̶ |
Everywhere (Instagram, Discord bios, X, TikTok, Steam) | Some legacy SMS and retro terminal screens |
| HTML Del / S Tag | <del>text</del> |
HTML websites, blogs, email templates | Social bios, username inputs, plain chat apps |
| Markdown Syntax | ~~text~~ |
Discord chat, Reddit posts, GitHub READMEs, WhatsApp | Discord channel names, server roles, Instagram captions |
| CSS Line-Through | text-decoration: line-through |
Web page styling, responsive stylesheets | Any plain-text clipboard or copy-paste field |
Cross out original MSRP prices beside promotional discounts in Instagram captions and marketing reels: ~~$120~~ NOW $49! This creates immediate urgency without requiring graphic editing software.
Express internal thoughts, sarcastic retractions, or comedic confessions on Twitter/X, Threads, and Reddit: I love Monday mornings̶ ̶a̶c̶t̶u̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶I̶ ̶h̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶.
Markdown fails in channel titles. Server admins use Unicode strikethrough to indicate archived rooms (#🔒・a̶r̶c̶h̶i̶v̶e̶d̶-c̶h̶a̶t̶) or inactive gaming roles.
Mark completed items in plain-text README notes, GitHub issues, and scratchpads where visual strikethrough indicates completed milestones without deleting task history.
Our generator provides multiple aesthetic strikethrough variants to match your intended design:
s̶t̶y̶l̶e̶): Applies U+0336 for a clean, continuous line through lowercase and uppercase letters.s̶̶t̶̶y̶̶l̶̶e̶̶): Stacks dual combining strokes for an authoritative redline or redacted visual appearance.s̷t̷y̷l̷e̷): Uses U+0338 (Combining Long Solidus) to angle a diagonal line across each character.s̴t̴y̴l̴e̴): Uses U+0334 to draw a decorative wavy cross across words, popular for aesthetic bios.s̶̲t̶̲y̶̲l̶̲e̶̲): Combines U+0332 and U+0336 to simultaneously underline and cross out letters.To explore complementary font generators for social media profiles and gaming handles, try our Underline Text Generator, Superscript Generator, Small Caps Generator, and Tiny Text Generator.
| Platform / App | Bio Support | Post / Caption Support | Chat Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Renders cleanly on iOS and Android app clients. | |
| Discord | 100% | 100% | 100% | Works in channel names where markdown fails. |
| Twitter / X | 100% | 100% | 100% | Supported in display names and tweets. |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Works in About profile status where markdown is disabled. | |
| TikTok | 100% | 100% | 100% | Ideal for price comparison promo captions. |
Ctrl + V or long-press on mobile) into your target app or profile field.