Strikethrough Letters A–Z
Strikethrough: what it is and how it looks
Strikethrough text draws a line through every letter: C̶u̶r̶s̶i̶v̶e̶ ̶T̶e̶x̶t̶. Unlike a formatting button, this is real Unicode — a combining long stroke overlay (U+0336) attached to each character — so the crossed-out effect survives in apps that strip all rich formatting, including Instagram captions and tweet replies.
How the strikethrough generator works
The generator attaches the stroke mark to every character you type, spaces included, so the line runs unbroken across words. The effect is computed instantly in your browser and works with any mix of letters, numbers, emoji or other scripts, since the decoration layers on top of your original text rather than replacing it.
Where to use strikethrough
Crossed-out text is the internet's favourite way to say something while pretending to unsay it: joke corrections, fake apologies, sarcasm in bios, and 'things I almost posted'. It is also genuinely useful for to-do lists and edit-tracking in plain-text notes where no formatting exists.
Tips and combinations
The internet has turned strikethrough into its own punctuation mark: write the honest word, strike it, and follow with the polite one. It is comedy gold precisely because everyone reads the crossed-out word anyway. Beyond jokes, the generator is genuinely useful in shared notes — marking done items without deleting them, or showing an edit history in a plain-text document where revision tools do not exist.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I strikethrough text on Instagram?
Instagram offers no strikethrough formatting, but Unicode crossed-out letters paste straight in. Type your text above, copy the strikethrough version, and paste it into your caption or bio.
Why does the line look broken in some apps?
The stroke is a combining character, so rendering depends on each app's font. Most platforms connect it cleanly; a few leave small gaps between characters — a known quirk of Unicode decoration, not a bug in your copy.
Can I combine strikethrough with other styles?
Yes — because it layers on top of your original characters, you can first convert text with another generator (bold, cursive, fullwidth) and then run it through this one to cross out the styled letters.