LinkedIn Strikethrough Text Generator
Cross out text in your LinkedIn posts for before/after comparisons, corrections, or attention-grabbing transformations.
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Output
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When to Use This Style
- •Show before/after transformations: O̶l̶d̶ ̶g̶o̶a̶l̶ → New goal
- •Correct a previous statement without deleting the post
- •Add humor by crossing out one option and highlighting another
- •Create a 'mistakes I used to make' list
- •Visualize what you're removing from your business/life
- •Update a LinkedIn post when plans change
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does strikethrough text work on LinkedIn?
- Strikethrough on LinkedIn uses the Unicode combining character U+0336 (Combining Long Stroke Overlay), which adds a horizontal line through each character. This works on all LinkedIn surfaces and most messaging apps.
- Will strikethrough display correctly on mobile?
- Yes, strikethrough Unicode works on LinkedIn's iOS and Android apps, as well as desktop web. The strikethrough line appears consistently across Apple, Android, and Windows system fonts.
- Why is my strikethrough not working when I paste?
- Some text editors strip combining characters. Copy directly from our output box and paste into LinkedIn. If pasting into a word processor first, the strikethrough may be lost. Also make sure you are not pasting plain text only (use normal paste, not 'Paste and Match Style').
- Can I use strikethrough for long paragraphs?
- Technically yes, but each character doubles in byte size due to the combining mark. Screen readers announce every stroke character. Use strikethrough for emphasis on short phrases, not long paragraphs.