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Strikethrough Text Generator

Generate strikethrough text using Unicode characters that works anywhere

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About This Tool

Generate strikethrough text using Unicode combining characters that works across social media platforms, messaging apps, and websites. Create single or double strikethrough text without needing any special formatting support.

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Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does strikethrough text work?

The tool uses Unicode combining characters to add strikethrough lines to your text. Unlike HTML or Markdown formatting, this produces actual text characters that display correctly on virtually any platform.

Will it work on all platforms?

The strikethrough text uses standard Unicode characters that are supported by most modern platforms including social media sites, messaging apps, and web browsers. Some very old systems may not render the combining characters correctly.

What Unicode characters are used for strikethrough?

The tool uses Unicode combining characters, specifically the Combining Long Stroke Overlay (U+0336), to add strikethrough lines to text. Each character in your text is followed by this combining character, creating the visual strikethrough effect.

Why does strikethrough text sometimes not display correctly?

Some older systems, fonts, or applications may not fully support Unicode combining characters. In such cases, the strikethrough overlay may appear as a separate character or not display at all. Most modern platforms including social media apps handle them correctly.

Can I control the length or position of the strikethrough?

No. The Unicode strikethrough is character-based, meaning each character gets its own overlay. You cannot adjust the line thickness, position, or style. For more control over strikethrough appearance, use CSS text-decoration in HTML contexts.