What is strikethrough Unicode text?
Strikethrough is a combining Unicode mark (U+0336) that draws a horizontal line through the preceding character. Because it's a combining mark, s̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ text copies and pastes correctly into any Unicode-aware app — Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and even most email clients.
Related combining marks give you underline (u̲n̲d̲e̲r̲l̲i̲n̲e̲), double underline, slash-through (s̸l̸a̸s̸h̸), and overline. Apply to any word to add emphasis or 'crossed out' meaning.
How to use strikethrough on Twitter, Instagram & Discord
Twitter / X: strikethrough is the classic 'joke correction' meme — cross out one word and follow it with the 'real' word. X has no native strikethrough, so Unicode is the only option.
Instagram: use in captions to make jokes, price crossouts (~~$99~~ $49), and struckthrough disclaimers.
Discord: Discord has native strikethrough via `~~text~~` markdown — Unicode strikethrough is useful in usernames and status where markdown isn't parsed.
WhatsApp: WhatsApp has native `~strikethrough~` too. Use Unicode where markdown doesn't render (name, status, group description).
Where strikethrough text works
| Platform | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter / X | ✅ | Only way to strikethrough inside a tweet. |
| ✅ | Bio + captions. Cross out prices, jokes, corrections. | |
| Discord | ✅ | `~~markdown~~` works in messages. Unicode for usernames. |
| ✅ | `~markdown~` in messages. Unicode for name/status. | |
| ✅ | Full support. | |
| ✅ | Works but reads as awkward — use sparingly. |
Pro tips
- Strikethrough combines with any base character — including numbers, punctuation, and emojis.
- In email, combining marks sometimes render 0.5px off — expect minor visual glitches.
- You can stack multiple decorations (strikethrough + underline) but readability drops fast.
Frequently asked questions
How do I strikethrough text on Twitter?▾
Twitter has no strikethrough button. Type your text here, apply strikethrough, then paste the result into your tweet.
Why does strikethrough render weirdly in some apps?▾
Combining U+0336 depends on the app's font rendering. Most modern apps handle it correctly; a few older email clients render the line offset.
Can I strikethrough emojis?▾
Yes — the combining mark applies to any base character, including emojis (though the visual result varies by platform).
Is strikethrough good for SEO?▾
Search engines can still read strikethrough text since the base letters are unchanged — but Google may treat it as less authoritative in your on-page content.
How do I remove strikethrough from copied text?▾
In JavaScript: `text.replace(/\u0336/g, '')` — or in most text editors, use find/replace to remove U+0336.