Strikethrough Text Generator — Crossed Out & Line Through Text

Our strikethrough text generator uses Unicode combining characters to draw a line through your text — creating strikethrough text that works on Twitter, Instagram, Discord, WhatsApp, Reddit, and every platform that supports Unicode. Use it as a crossed out text generator, cross out text tool, line through text maker, strikethrough letters generator, or generate strikethrough text for any purpose. Choose from three styles: classic strikethrough, double strikethrough overlay, or crossedout solidus. Perfect for showing edits, price drops, cancelled items, or creative text effects.

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Strikethrough Text Generator
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Classic strikethrough — draws a line through each character.
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H̶e̶l̶l̶o̶ W̶o̶r̶l̶d̶
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S̶a̶l̶e̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶
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O̶L̶D̶ T̶E̶X̶T̶
💡 Works everywhere: These strikethrough characters use Unicode combining overlays, so they work on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, WhatsApp, Reddit, and any platform that supports Unicode text. Use it for crossed out text, line through text, strike out text, or crossed out font effects.
Guide

How to Use Strikethrough Text Generator

Select a Style

Choose between Classic Strikethrough, Double Strike, or Crossed Out style using the tabs.

Enter Your Text

Type or paste the text you want to strike through.

Preview Instantly

See the strikethrough text generated live as you type.

Copy and Paste

Click Copy and paste your crossed-out text into any app or social media platform.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It applies a Unicode combining character (COMBINING LONG STROKE OVERLAY) to each letter in your text. This tells Unicode-compatible apps to draw a horizontal line through the character, creating a strikethrough effect that works universally.
Yes! Because the strikethrough is created using Unicode combining characters (not HTML tags), it works on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Discord, WhatsApp, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube comments, and any platform that renders Unicode text.
Crossed out text is used to show corrections, edits, price reductions, irony, sarcasm, humour, cancel effects, and creative writing. It is popular in social media posts and messaging apps.
Classic Strikethrough draws a standard horizontal line. Double Strikethrough uses a shorter stroke overlay. Crossed Out applies a solidus (diagonal-like) overlay similar to a mathematical not-equal symbol through each character.
Yes! Generate your strikethrough text, click Copy, and paste it directly into your Instagram bio, caption, or story text. It will display the strikethrough on all devices.