What This Tool Does
Strikethrough Text Generator is a free browser tool that adds Unicode combining marks after each character. It creates copy-paste variants for strikethrough, underline, double underline, slash through, and tilde through text that can be used in many chat apps, social posts, comments, and documents.
Inputs Explained
- Text: Enter the word, phrase, sentence, or short paragraph you want to decorate.
- Strikethrough: Adds U+0336 after each character for the classic crossed-out effect.
- Underline: Adds U+0332 for single underline and U+0333 for double underline.
- Slash and tilde: Adds U+0337 or U+0334 for alternate crossed or wavy effects.
- Copy buttons: Each variant has its own copy button for fast pasting into another app.
How It Works
The generator loops through the input characters and appends a combining mark after each one. Combining marks are Unicode characters that attach visually to the preceding character. Because the output is plain Unicode text, the result can often be pasted into WhatsApp, Discord, X, Telegram, Slack, email, and many other text fields without needing rich-text formatting.
Formula / Logic Used
Strikethrough Text Generator
Create strikethrough, underline, double underline, slash-through, and tilde-through Unicode text.
Strikethrough
Underline
Double Underline
Slash Through
Tilde Through
Step-by-Step Example
Sample input: Hello
Sample output: H̶e̶l̶l̶o̶ for strikethrough, H͟e͟l͟l͟o͟ for underline, and alternate slash or tilde styles in the other result boxes.
Explanation: The visible effect comes from a hidden combining mark after each character, so the output remains selectable and copyable as text.
How to read the result: Use the output from Strikethrough Text Generator as a practical decision aid, not just a raw number or decorative conversion. First, confirm that the sample input represents the same kind of text you plan to publish, submit, paste, or share. Then compare the main output with the formula and notes above it. If a result looks surprising, change one input at a time and watch how the output changes. This makes the tool useful for planning, editing, and quality checks because you can see which setting actually moved the result.
Recommended workflow: Draft normally, paste the finished text into the tool, and make a first pass using the default settings. After that, adjust the options to match the real destination: a social platform limit, a document format, an audience reading speed, a Unicode style, a rewrite tone, or a summary length. Copy the output only after you have checked spelling, names, numbers, and context. For client work, classroom work, and publishing workflows, keep the original text nearby so you can compare the generated output before using it.
Quality checks: Review any transformed text in the exact app or editor where it will be used. Unicode effects, line breaks, sentence splitting, and platform limits can behave differently across devices and fonts. If the output will be read by customers, students, search visitors, or screen-reader users, prefer clarity over decoration. If the output is a calculation, treat it as an estimate and leave a small buffer. If the output is a rewrite or summary, verify that the meaning, facts, and tone still match your intent.
Validation tip: For repeatable work, save the input settings in your brief or checklist along with the copied result. A small note such as "12 pt, double spaced, normal margins" or "average reading speed, conversational speaking rate" prevents confusion later. For text generators, paste the output into a plain-text field first to confirm that it remains selectable, searchable, and visually acceptable. For summarizing and paraphrasing, compare at least one sentence against the source before sharing it with someone else. This extra review takes less than a minute and prevents most formatting, accuracy, context, and handoff mistakes in real publishing workflows and team reviews.
Privacy note: The working area is intentionally local. The JavaScript reads the fields already on this page, calculates or transforms the text in your browser, and writes the result back into the visible result box. That local workflow is why the page can be useful for drafts that are not ready for external services. The ad, analytics, and notification scripts are part of the shared site template, but the tool-specific text processing does not call a text API, upload your draft, or store the result.
Use Cases
- Chat emphasis: Cross out old prices, joke corrections, or edited thoughts in Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack.
- Social posts: Create crossed-out words or underlined phrases in captions and comments that do not support rich formatting.
- Revision notes: Show deleted or changed text in a lightweight way without opening a full document editor.
- Visual labels: Use slash or tilde variants for playful badges, usernames, short headings, and status messages.
- Testing Unicode support: Check whether an app preserves combining marks before relying on the style in published text.
Assumptions and Limitations
- Combining marks can render differently by font, app, operating system, and line height.
- Long decorated paragraphs can be hard to read and may reduce accessibility for screen-reader users.
- Some fields strip combining marks, normalize Unicode, or limit unusual characters.
- The tool applies marks to each character, so complex emoji or accented text may display unexpectedly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make strikethrough text copy and paste
Paste your text into the generator and copy the strikethrough version from the output. The tool adds a Unicode combining mark to each character, drawing a line through every letter. Paste it anywhere Unicode renders: Twitter, Discord, Instagram, WhatsApp, even text messages on most phones. The strikethrough is part of the character itself, so it doesn't need any formatting tags or markdown to display correctly across apps.
How to cross out text online
Paste your text and pick the strikethrough style. The output uses a Unicode combining character that overlays a line through every letter, giving you the crossed-out look. Copy and paste it anywhere — social media posts, chat messages, bios. Different "cross out" styles exist: a single line through, a tilde overlay, a slash through. The generator usually offers several variations side by side so you can pick the one that fits the look you want.
How to strike through text in discord
Discord supports its own markdown for strikethrough — wrap your text in double tildes like ~~this~~ and Discord renders it as crossed out automatically. That's the cleanest method inside Discord chat. The Unicode strikethrough generator is for places that don't support markdown, like usernames or status fields, where you need the crossed-out effect baked into the characters themselves. Copy the Unicode version and paste it where Discord markdown wouldn't work for the same effect.
How to make underline text copy and paste
Paste your text and look for the underline style in the generator's output. It works the same way as strikethrough, but using a different Unicode combining mark — one that draws a line under each character instead of through it. Copy and paste it where you can't use markdown or formatting tags, like Twitter posts or Instagram bios. The underline is part of each character so it travels with the text wherever it goes.
How to use slash through text online
Slash-through is similar to strikethrough but uses a diagonal slash overlay on each character instead of a horizontal line. The generator includes it as a separate style. Paste your text, copy the slash-through line from the output, and paste it where you need it. Renders cleanly on most modern apps. Older apps and certain fonts may show squares instead of the slash, so preview before publishing if it's going somewhere public for the first time.
How to make crossed out letters for instagram
Paste your text into the generator, find the strikethrough style (or any of the crossed-out variants), and copy the output. Paste it into your Instagram bio, post caption, or comment. Instagram supports Unicode well, so the strikethrough renders correctly in most cases. Watch the bio character limit (150) since combining marks count toward it. If a character looks broken on someone else's screen, that's because their app or font doesn't fully support that Unicode combination.
How to strikethrough text in whatsapp status
WhatsApp has built-in markdown for strikethrough — wrap your text in tildes like ~this~ (single tildes for WhatsApp, not double). That's the cleanest way inside chat messages or your status. For places where markdown doesn't work — like your About info or contact name — paste your text into the Unicode strikethrough generator, copy the output, and paste the styled version. The strikethrough is built into the characters and doesn't need WhatsApp's markdown to display.
Sources and References
- Unicode Consortium - Code Charts - Official charts for Unicode letters, symbols, combining marks, and styled alphabets.
- Unicode - Combining Diacritical Marks - Official chart containing common combining marks such as overlays and underlines.
- MDN - JavaScript String length - Reference for JavaScript string behavior and character counting caveats.
- Wikipedia - Combining character - Background on how combining marks attach to preceding characters.
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What this tool does
Strikethrough Text Generator turns the visible inputs on the page into a specific result and keeps the calculation context close to the form. The added notes identify what the output means, which assumptions matter, and when the result should be checked against source data or official guidance.
How to use this tool
- Enter the values requested by the form, keeping units, formats, and date fields consistent.
- Run the calculation or conversion and review each output label before using the result elsewhere.
- Compare important results with the page notes, examples, or official references when accuracy affects money, safety, configuration, or reporting.