Strikethrough Text Generator — Add ̶S̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ to Any Text for Copy & Paste
Discord's ~~ strikethrough stays in Discord — paste it elsewhere and the tildes show. This generator embeds the effect using Unicode Combining Long Stroke Overlay (U+0336), producing t̶e̶x̶t̶ that survives copy-paste to Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, and WhatsApp. One combining character per letter, zero markup. Content creators use it for ironic corrections; sellers cross out original prices; Reddit humorists reveal their "real" thoughts. No signup.
What Is Strikethrough Text?
A strikethrough text generator adds a horizontal line through the middle of your characters using Unicode combining characters — producing t̶e̶x̶t̶ ̶l̶i̶k̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶ that displays in Discord, Twitter, Reddit, Facebook, and other platforms without any markdown or HTML tags. The combining strikethrough character (U+0336) is attached to each letter, overlaying the line character by character, so the effect travels with the text when you copy and paste it anywhere.
Strikethrough carries strong semantic meaning in both typesetting and digital communication. In document editing it signals deleted or revised content — showing what was changed without removing the original. On Reddit and forums it's used for humor, ironic corrections, or revealing an intentional mistake. In Discord it serves as both a formatting tool (via ~~markdown~~) and, via Unicode, a way to carry that formatting outside markdown-enabled fields. Content creators also use it for comedic effect — crossing out one thought and replacing it with another.
Hello World→H̶e̶l̶l̶o̶ ̶W̶o̶r̶l̶d̶Key Features
Adds the Unicode Combining Long Stroke Overlay after each letter — a zero-width character that visually overlays a horizontal stroke, creating strikethrough embedded in the text data itself.
Unlike Discord `~~markdown~~`, Unicode strikethrough survives copy-paste to Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, and WhatsApp — the effect stays with the text wherever Unicode renders.
The combining character attaches to any Unicode base character — letters, numbers, punctuation — so "1̶2̶3̶" and "$̶9̶9̶" both render struck through.
Text never leaves your browser. Safe for drafting social media content before publishing.
When to Use Strikethrough Text
Use for showing crossed-out edits, sarcasm, or redacted content in social media or chat messages.
The strikethrough uses a Unicode combining character (U+0336) applied after every letter — not HTML markup.
Who Should Use This Tool?
Add humorous strikethrough corrections, ironic "revised" thoughts, and comedic crossed-out text to comments and posts without markdown limitations.
Create strikethrough text that persists outside Discord's markdown-enabled fields — in nicknames, statuses, and copy-pasted content.
Produce the "crossing out wrong answer" visual gag in tweets, Instagram captions, and social media posts for comedic and engagement purposes.
Key Use Cases
- →Create humorous "corrected" tweets where the crossed-out text reveals an original thought followed by the "real" version.
- →Add strikethrough formatting to Discord nicknames and status messages where markdown ~~ syntax isn't available.
- →Show price reductions in social media posts by striking through the original price next to the discounted price.
- →Format changelog and revision notes in social media posts by crossing out outdated information visually.
- →Generate ironic or self-deprecating content by striking through a negative thought paired with a positive reframe.
Strikethrough Text vs Other Formats
How this tool compares to related approaches and methods
| Method / Format | Best For |
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| THISThis tool | Strikethrough text that survives copy-paste to any platform or app |
| Discord `~~markdown~~` | Discord messages only — ~~ shows as literal characters outside Discord |
| HTML `<del>` or `<s>` tag | Web pages and HTML email where semantic deletion markup is needed |
| Reddit `~~markdown~~` | Reddit posts only — tildes appear as literal characters on other platforms |
How to Use Strikethrough Text
- Paste or type your text into the Input Text box.
- The result appears instantly on the right.
- Click Copy to copy the output to your clipboard.
- Click Clear to reset and process new text.
This Converter vs Manual Methods
Why use this tool instead of doing it by hand?
| Method | Limitation |
|---|---|
| Discord `~~text~~` markdown | Tildes visible when pasted to Twitter, Instagram, or other platforms |
| HTML `<del>` or `<s>` tags | Not rendered in social media plain-text fields |
| Reddit `~~` markdown | Platform-specific; tildes show elsewhere |
| Canva with strikethrough font or overlay line | Not selectable text — not portable via copy-paste |
| ✓ BESTThis tool | None |
Common Mistakes & Pro Tips
- !Relying on Unicode strikethrough in email — many email clients render combining characters inconsistently, sometimes displaying the strikethrough character as a separate visible symbol. Use HTML
ortags in email HTML instead. - !Using strikethrough for deleted content in professional documents — in formal document editing (legal, medical, academic), use your word processor's native revision tracking rather than Unicode strikethrough, which carries no semantic markup.
- !Using Unicode strikethrough in formal document editing instead of native revision tracking — legal, medical, or academic documents require tracked changes (Word revision tracking, Google Docs suggesting mode) that preserve who deleted what and when. Unicode strikethrough is purely visual with no revision metadata or author attribution. For documents where deletions have formal significance, use your editor's built-in revision tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Strikethrough Text
How does Unicode strikethrough work technically?
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The converter adds Unicode Combining Long Stroke Overlay (U+0336) after each character in your input. Combining characters are zero-width characters that visually overlay the preceding character without occupying their own horizontal space. Because U+0336 produces a horizontal stroke, attaching it to every letter creates the appearance of a strikethrough line across the entire text. It works for any Unicode base character, not just letters.
Is Unicode strikethrough the same as Discord's ~~ strikethrough?
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No. Discord's ~~ syntax is Markdown formatting that Discord's app interprets and renders as strikethrough in its UI. Copy that text out of Discord and you'll see the ~~ symbols, not strikethrough. Unicode strikethrough uses combining characters that are actual character data — so the strikethrough effect is embedded in the text itself and persists when pasted anywhere that renders Unicode.
Does strikethrough text affect SEO?
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Unicode strikethrough has no SEO significance. The combining characters are text characters, not HTML semantic elements. If you use <del> or <s> HTML tags in a web page, search engines may interpret the content as deprecated or corrected. Unicode strikethrough is purely a visual effect with no semantic signal to search engine crawlers, making it suitable only for display purposes on social media.
Will strikethrough Unicode work in all apps?
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It works wherever combining Unicode characters are rendered correctly — most modern apps including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, Reddit, and Discord. Some older or limited-Unicode environments (SMS on older phones, some email clients, legacy terminals) may not render the combining character correctly, showing the strikethrough symbol as a separate character or ignoring it entirely.
Can I use strikethrough to show price comparisons on social media?
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Yes — crossing out the original price next to a sale price is a classic retail visual tactic. "Was ~~$99~~ Now $49" works in Discord and Reddit where ~~ markdown renders. For Twitter, Instagram, or other platforms that don't render markdown, use our Unicode strikethrough generator to embed the strikethrough directly: "Was $̶9̶9̶ Now $49". The effect communicates a discount deal visually without any formatting markup.
Does strikethrough Unicode affect text accessibility for screen readers?
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Screen readers typically skip or announce combining characters by their technical name, making strikethrough Unicode text confusing for screen reader users. Combining Long Stroke Overlay (U+0336) may be read as separate characters or ignored entirely, altering the perceived meaning. For web content where accessibility matters, use HTML `<del>` (for deleted content) or `<s>` (for no-longer-relevant content) with CSS text-decoration: line-through. Reserve Unicode strikethrough for social media contexts where accessibility tooling is typically absent.
How does Reddit's ~~ strikethrough differ from Discord's ~~?
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Both Reddit and Discord use the same markdown syntax — wrapping text in double tildes (~~text~~) applies strikethrough within their apps. The critical difference is portability: copy Discord or Reddit strikethrough to other platforms and the tilde characters appear as literal ~~ symbols. Unicode strikethrough (U+0336) is embedded in the characters themselves and remains visually struck through wherever Unicode renders, making it the only platform-portable strikethrough solution for cross-platform social media.