Strikethrough Text Generator
Cross out text with Unicode overlays: single, double, slash, underline, double underline, or wave. Real characters, paste into any platform.
What is the Strikethrough Text Generator?
Strikethrough text generators add Unicode combining characters (small invisible code points that overlay the previous letter) on top of each character to create visual effects: a horizontal line through, an underline, a tilde wave. The result is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into Twitter, Instagram, Discord, or any platform that accepts characters, without needing rich-text formatting.
How to use the Strikethrough Text Generator
- 1
Type your text
Drop any text into the input field. The six effect cards update on every keystroke.
- 2
Pick a style
Single strikethrough is the classic line through. Slash and wave give different visual rhythms. Underline and double underline add a baseline mark instead.
- 3
Copy the version you want
Each card has its own copy button. Other cards stay untouched, so you can compare and decide before pasting.
- 4
Paste anywhere
The output is plain Unicode, no formatting needed. Drop it into a tweet, Discord message, Instagram bio, or email body.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does strikethrough text work?
Each character of your input gets a Unicode combining diacritical mark inserted right after it. The combining long stroke overlay (U+0336) draws a line through the previous character; combining macron below (U+0331) underlines it. Because combining marks are part of the Unicode standard, the effect travels with the text on copy-paste.
What styles are available?
Six: single strikethrough (a̶), double strikethrough (a̳), slash through (a̸), underline (a̲), double underline (a̳), and wave overlay (a̴). Each uses a different Unicode combining character; the visual difference is which mark gets stacked on top.
Will it work on social media?
Most places, yes. Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, and most messaging platforms render Unicode combining marks correctly. Some legacy systems (older email clients, plaintext-only forms, certain bank apps) strip non-ASCII or render it as boxes, so test before relying on it.