How does strikethrough text work on social media?

It embeds the Unicode "Combining Long Stroke Overlay" character (U+0336) directly after every letter. When mobile devices and web browsers render the string, they draw a horizontal line right through the center of each letter.

Will this strikethrough text work on WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok?

Yes. Because the text consists of universal Unicode codepoints, it will display identically across all modern smartphones, operating systems, and social media platforms.

What is the difference between Markdown strikethrough and Unicode strikethrough?

Markdown strikethrough (`~~text~~`) requires a markdown parser (like Reddit or Slack) to render. If pasted into Instagram or Twitter, the tildes will just show as raw symbols. Unicode strikethrough renders as crossed-out text anywhere text is supported.

Can I cross out entire paragraphs or documents?

Yes. The tool processes multiline paragraphs, single words, and sentences of any length with instant real-time conversion.

Yes. All transformations happen locally inside your web browser using client-side JavaScript. No text is sent to any remote server.

Strikethrough Text Generator

Generate crossed-out strikethrough, slash, underline, and decorative Unicode text for social posts.

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Quick Text Samples:

Input Text (35 characters)

Classic Strikethrough (Cross-Out)— Universal horizontal strikethrough line

O̶l̶d̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶9̶9̶.̶9̶9̶ —̶ N̶o̶w̶ O̶n̶l̶y̶ $̶4̶9̶.̶9̶9̶!̶

Slash Strikethrough (̷s̷l̷a̷s̷h̷)— Diagonal slash strike effect

O̷l̷d̷ P̷r̷i̷c̷e̷ $̷9̷9̷.̷9̷9̷ —̷ N̷o̷w̷ O̷n̷l̷y̷ $̷4̷9̷.̷9̷9̷!̷

Single Underline (u̲n̲d̲e̲r̲l̲i̲n̲e̲)— Clean continuous bottom underline

O̲l̲d̲ P̲r̲i̲c̲e̲ $̲9̲9̲.̲9̲9̲ —̲ N̲o̲w̲ O̲n̲l̲y̲ $̲4̲9̲.̲9̲9̲!̲

Double Underline (d̳o̳u̳b̳l̳e̳)— Emphasis double bottom line

O̳l̳d̳ P̳r̳i̳c̳e̳ $̳9̳9̳.̳9̳9̳ —̳ N̳o̳w̳ O̳n̳l̳y̳ $̳4̳9̳.̳9̳9̳!̳

Wavy Tilde Accent (w͠a͠v͠y͠)— Playful floating top tilde wave

O͠l͠d͠ P͠r͠i͠c͠e͠ $͠9͠9͠.͠9͠9͠ —͠ N͠o͠w͠ O͠n͠l͠y͠ $͠4͠9͠.͠9͠9͠!͠

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About Strikethrough Text Generator

The Strikethrough Text Generator creates crossed-out words and decorative typography using Unicode combining diacritical marks. Unlike HTML `<s>` or Markdown `~~strike~~` syntax which only renders on supported platforms, Unicode strikethrough characters work natively inside social media captions, YouTube comments, Instagram bios, and messaging apps.

How to use Strikethrough Text Generator

Enter or paste your text into the input box.
Browse the live generated styles: Classic Strike, Slash Through, Solid Underline, Double Underline, and Wavy Tilde.
Click the Copy button next to your preferred decorative style.
Paste the formatted text anywhere on Facebook, Instagram, Discord, or X/Twitter.

Key features

5 distinct Unicode typography styles (Strikethrough, Slash, Underline, Double Underline, Wavy)
Uses native Unicode combining characters that display on any app or website
Preserves spaces and emojis without breaking layout
100% private in-browser text processing with zero cloud data transmission

Frequently asked questions

How does strikethrough text work on social media?: It embeds the Unicode "Combining Long Stroke Overlay" character (U+0336) directly after every letter. When mobile devices and web browsers render the string, they draw a horizontal line right through the center of each letter.
Will this strikethrough text work on WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok?: Yes. Because the text consists of universal Unicode codepoints, it will display identically across all modern smartphones, operating systems, and social media platforms.
What is the difference between Markdown strikethrough and Unicode strikethrough?: Markdown strikethrough (`~~text~~`) requires a markdown parser (like Reddit or Slack) to render. If pasted into Instagram or Twitter, the tildes will just show as raw symbols. Unicode strikethrough renders as crossed-out text anywhere text is supported.
Can I cross out entire paragraphs or documents?: Yes. The tool processes multiline paragraphs, single words, and sentences of any length with instant real-time conversion.
Is my text private?: Yes. All transformations happen locally inside your web browser using client-side JavaScript. No text is sent to any remote server.