What Is Strikethrough Text?

Strikethrough text is text with a horizontal line drawn through the middle of each character. In Unicode, this effect is achieved by appending the combining long stroke overlay character (U+0336) after each letter. The result — like S̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶ — is pure text that copies and pastes into any platform.

Unlike markdown strikethrough (~~text~~) which only works on Discord and Reddit, Unicode strikethrough works everywhere — Instagram bios, WhatsApp messages, Twitter posts, email subjects, and gaming usernames.

This page also generates underline, double underline, slash-through, tilde, and other text decoration styles using Unicode combining characters.

All Text Decoration Styles

StyleExampleUnicodeBest For
StrikethroughH̶e̶l̶l̶o̶U+0336Corrections, humor, emphasis
UnderlineH̲e̲l̲l̲o̲U+0332Emphasis, titles
Double UnderlineH̳e̳l̳l̳o̳U+0333Strong emphasis
Slash ThroughH̸e̸l̸l̸o̸U+0338Cancellation, edits
Tilde BelowH̰ḛl̰l̰o̰U+0330Wavy decoration
X AboveH̽e̽l̽l̽o̽U+033DCreative decoration
Bridge AboveH͆e͆l͆l͆o͆U+0346Unique styling

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I strikethrough text on Discord?

Discord has built-in strikethrough using ~~text~~. But for platforms without markdown support, use this generator to create Unicode strikethrough text that works everywhere — Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, and more.

Does strikethrough text work on Instagram?

Yes. Unicode strikethrough text works in Instagram bios, captions, and comments. Copy the generated text from this page and paste directly into Instagram.

What is the Unicode strikethrough character?

Unicode strikethrough uses the combining long stroke overlay (U+0336). This character is appended after each letter, causing a horizontal line to render through the text. It works on all modern devices.

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