Type something above to see it s̶t̶r̶u̶c̶k̶ o̶u̶t̶, s̸l̸a̸s̸h̸e̸d̸ or u̲n̲d̲e̲r̲l̲i̲n̲e̲d̲.
Tip: each letter gets a hidden line mark, so the text becomes twice as long. If the line looks broken in an app, try another style.
About the Strikethrough Text Generator
Want to show a word as c̶r̶o̶s̶s̶e̶d̶ ̶o̶u̶t̶ in an Instagram caption or a Facebook post? Most apps have no button for that. This strikethrough text generator does it for you. Type your words, and you get them with a line through them — plus wavy, slashed and underline versions. Click Copy and paste.
It works because each letter gets a small Unicode mark that draws a line over it. The marks are part of the text, so the line stays when you paste.
Your text never leaves your browser.
Features
- Six line styles first — strikethrough, strikethrough through spaces, wavy, slashed, underline and double underline
- Works with any letter — accents, numbers, Greek, Cyrillic and most other scripts
- One-click copy — every style has its own Copy button
- Live — the lines appear as you type
- 22 more fancy styles below, from bold to bubble letters
- Private — nothing is uploaded
The line styles
Each style adds one mark after every letter. The table shows the mark and how "Hello" looks.
| Style | Hidden mark | Code | "Hello" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strikethrough | long stroke overlay | U+0336 | H̶e̶l̶l̶o̶ |
| Strikethrough, spaces too | long stroke overlay, also on spaces | U+0336 | o̶l̶d̶ ̶n̶a̶m̶e̶ |
| Wavy Strikethrough | tilde overlay | U+0334 | H̴e̴l̴l̴o̴ |
| Slashed | long solidus overlay | U+0338 | H̸e̸l̸l̸o̸ |
| Underline | low line | U+0332 | H̲e̲l̲l̲o̲ |
| Double Underline | double low line | U+0333 | H̳e̳l̳l̳o̳ |
Spaces or no spaces? The plain Strikethrough leaves spaces alone, so each word gets its own line: b̶u̶y̶ m̶i̶l̶k̶. "Spaces too" draws one long line through the whole phrase: b̶u̶y̶ ̶m̶i̶l̶k̶.
Your text gets twice as long
Every letter now carries one extra mark. So "Hello" (5 characters) becomes 10 characters. This matters where there is a limit:
| Place | Limit | How many struck letters fit |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram bio | 150 characters | about 75 |
| TikTok bio | 80 characters | about 40 |
| X post | 280 characters | about 140 |
Strike out one or two words, not a whole post. It reads better and keeps you under the limit.
Where you can use it
| App | Does it have its own strikethrough? |
|---|---|
| Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X | no — use this page |
| YouTube comments | yes: -word- |
yes: ~word~ | |
| Discord | yes: ~~word~~ |
| Slack | yes: ~word~ |
| Telegram | yes: select the text, then Format |
| Word | yes: the abc button on the Home tab |
| Google Docs | yes: Alt + Shift + 5 (Command + Shift + X on a Mac) |
If an app has real strikethrough, use it. Real formatting keeps the text short and clean, and screen readers can say "deleted" instead of reading a mark after every letter.
Ideas for crossed-out text
- A joke: I l̶o̶v̶e̶ tolerate Mondays
- A price change in a shop post: $̶4̶0̶ now $25
- A to-do list in a chat: D̶o̶n̶e̶ — buy milk
- A changed plan: Friday S̶a̶t̶u̶r̶d̶a̶y̶ at 8
- A name change in a bio: o̶l̶d̶ ̶n̶a̶m̶e̶ → new name
Why the line can look broken
The mark is drawn by the font, on top of each letter. Fonts do this in different ways:
- Some fonts draw a line that is a little too short, so you see small gaps between letters.
- A few apps and older phones show the mark next to the letter, or as a box.
- With bold or fancy letters, the line may sit a bit too high or too low.
If it looks wrong in one app, try Wavy or Slashed, or check how it looks on the phone of the person who will read it.
Strikethrough text and screen readers
A screen reader (the app that reads the screen aloud) may read the hidden mark after every letter: "H, combining long stroke overlay, e, combining long stroke overlay…". Others skip the marks, so the reader hears the word as if it was not crossed out — and misses your joke or your change. App search also does not find struck words.
So keep important information — prices, dates, names — in normal text, and say the change in words too: "Now $25 (was $40)."
Frequently asked questions
How do I strikethrough text on Instagram or Facebook?
Type the words on this page, click Copy next to Strikethrough, then paste them into your caption, comment or bio. Instagram and Facebook have no strikethrough button, but they show these marks.
Why is there no line through the spaces?
The plain Strikethrough style skips spaces, so each word is crossed out on its own. Copy Strikethrough, spaces too if you want one long line.
Why does my text count as twice as long?
Each letter gets one hidden mark, and apps count the mark as a character. Cross out a few words instead of a long sentence.
Can I remove the line again?
The easiest way is to type the words again. The marks are separate characters, so deleting them one by one is slow.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Open this page in the phone's browser, type, tap Copy and paste in the app. Some older Android phones draw the line with small gaps.
Can I cross out text in WhatsApp or Discord?
Yes, and they have their own way: ~word~ in WhatsApp and ~~word~~ in Discord. Use those there — they look cleaner.
Related tools
- Fancy Text Generator — all 25 styles on one page
- Bold Text Generator — bold letters for one strong word
- Small Text Generator — tiny small caps and superscript
- Check Mark Symbols — ✓ and ✗ for a list of done things
- Character Counter — see how long your text is
How to use it
- Type the words you want to cross out in the box
- The line styles show first: strikethrough, wavy, slashed and underline
- Click Copy next to the one you like
- Paste it into your post, caption, comment or bio
- For other looks, scroll to More fancy styles
