Strikethrough Text Generator
Use the CaseSwitch Strikethrough Text Generator to overlay a combining long stroke through each letter for “sold out” or redacted looks. Type a short phrase, preview the strike, and copy. Processing stays in this browser.
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Last reviewed: 23 July 2026
Processed locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Paste or type text to convert. Output stays empty until there is input.
Character count: 0 · Word count: 0 · Line count: 0
Examples
Strike hello
Input
Hello
Output
H̶e̶l̶l̶o̶
Strike brand
Input
CaseSwitch
Output
C̶a̶s̶e̶S̶w̶i̶t̶c̶h̶
Strike save
Input
Save
Output
S̶a̶v̶e̶
Strike hi
Input
Hi
Output
H̶i̶
Strike ABC
Input
ABC
Output
A̶B̶C̶
Strike vapor
Input
vapor
Output
v̶a̶p̶o̶r̶
How to use
- Type the short word to cross out.
- Preview strike alignment on the target phone font.
- Paste next to plain text that states the replacement info.
What this tool is for
Strikethrough Text applies U+0336 combining long stroke overlay so plain-text fields can show deletion styling without HTML <s>. Useful for price cross-outs in captions where markdown tilde syntax is shown literally. Combining strikes can render unevenly across fonts.
How it works
Non-space characters gain a combining strikethrough mark after each base letter. The underlying Latin letters remain, which helps some search and copy flows after normalization. Heavy strikes plus emoji often misalign.
When to use it
Crossing out an old price beside a new one, marking a canceled event name in a plain bio, and redacting a short word in a meme screenshot. A single struck word beside a plain replacement reads clearer than striking a whole sentence.
When not to use it
Prefer ~markdown~ strikethrough on Discord/WhatsApp chat when parsed. Do not strike legal documents that need proper redaction tooling — Unicode strike is cosmetic, not secure redaction.
How it compares to related tools
Underline Text uses a low line instead of a through-stroke. Slash Text inserts slashes between letters. Platform markdown on WhatsApp/Discord is preferable inside those chats.
Common mistakes
Treating strikethrough Unicode as secure redaction, striking a whole paragraph, combining strike with Zalgo, and pasting struck text into systems that strip marks and reveal the word unexpectedly (or the opposite — keep marks and break parsers).
Cosmetic, not redaction
Anyone can copy the base letters or normalize away U+0336. For secrets, delete the text; do not rely on a strike overlay.
Markdown first on chat apps
WhatsApp and Discord already understand strikethrough markers that preserve ASCII. Use this generator when those markers display literally or the field forbids them.
Frequently asked questions
Is strikethrough a font file?+
No. It stacks a combining stroke on your letters.
Why is the line uneven?+
Font designers position U+0336 differently. Try another style if it looks broken.
Secure way to hide words?+
No — strikethrough is visual only. Remove confidential text entirely.
Strike vs slash text?+
Strike overlays a mark; slash inserts “/” separators between characters.
Local only?+
Yes. Mapping does not upload your phrase.
How do I clear strikes?+
Unicode to Text Converter strips many combining marks.
Is my phrase uploaded for styling?+
No. Unicode letter mapping for this generator runs in your browser. We do not store bios or captions you type here.
Will styled text look the same everywhere?+
Unicode decorative characters render differently across platforms, apps, and screen readers. Use styled text for display purposes and keep plain text for accessibility-critical content.
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