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Strikethrough Text

Add strikethrough formatting to any text using Unicode. Create s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ text that works on Twitter, Discord, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

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Uses Unicode combining character U+0336 (COMBINING LONG STROKE OVERLAY). Works in most apps.

How to Use Strikethrough Text

  1. 1

    Type your text

    Enter the word or phrase you want to display with a strikethrough effect.

  2. 2

    Generate strikethrough text

    The tool applies Unicode combining diacritics to overlay a horizontal line through each character.

  3. 3

    Copy and paste anywhere

    Copy the strikethrough text and paste it into any platform — it renders as struck-through text in any text field.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Unicode strikethrough different from HTML strikethrough?
HTML strikethrough uses the <s> or <del> tags, which only work in HTML environments. Unicode strikethrough uses combining characters that work in plain text fields on any platform.
Does strikethrough text work on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp supports its own strikethrough via tildes (~word~), but the Unicode version also renders correctly in most WhatsApp environments.
Can I apply strikethrough to numbers and symbols too?
Yes. The combining strikethrough character is applied to every character in your input, including numbers, punctuation, and spaces.

About Strikethrough Text

The Strikethrough Text Generator on Utilko applies a Unicode horizontal line through your text, creating the classic "crossed out" appearance in any plain text environment. Unlike HTML tags that only work inside web pages, Unicode strikethrough renders correctly in social media posts, chat messages, usernames, and bios across virtually every platform.

This effect is popular for conveying humor, irony, or corrections in social media posts — striking through what you "meant" to say before revealing the real message. It is also useful for to-do list aesthetics and playful content creation where the strikethrough communicates meaning without relying on rich text formatting.

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