How to Strikethrough in Google Docs: A Step-by-Step Guide

What is Strikethrough in Google Docs?

Strikethrough is a formatting option that allows you to put a horizontal line through selected text in your Google Docs document. It is useful for indicating deleted or canceled text, or for emphasizing that a particular section of text is no longer relevant. Strikethrough text can also be used creatively in documents like memes or jokes. Knowing how to use strikethrough in Google Docs can save you time and make your documents look more professional.

How to Strikethrough Text in Google Docs on Desktop

To strikethrough text in Google Docs on desktop, follow these steps:

1. Select the text that you want to strikethrough.
2. Click on the “Format” menu at the top of the screen.
3. Hover over “Text” in the drop-down menu, and then select “Strikethrough.”
4. The selected text will now have a horizontal line through the middle of it.

Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut to strikethrough text. First, select the text you want to format, and then press “Alt + Shift + 5” (Windows) or “Command + Shift + X” (Mac) on your keyboard. The selected text will be strikethrough immediately.

How to Strikethrough Text in Google Docs on Mobile Devices

To strikethrough text in Google Docs on your mobile device, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Docs app on your mobile device and open the document that you want to edit.
2. Select the text that you want to strikethrough by tapping and holding the text.
3. In the pop-up menu, select the “Format” option.
4. In the “Format” menu, select “Text,” and then select “Strikethrough.”
5. The selected text will now have a horizontal line through the middle of it.

You can also use a keyboard shortcut to strikethrough text on your mobile device. First, select the text you want to format, and then tap the “More” button (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner of the screen. From the pop-up menu, select “Strikethrough.” The selected text will be strikethrough immediately.

How to Strikethrough Multiple Words in Google Docs

To strikethrough multiple words in Google Docs, follow these steps:

1. Select the first word or phrase that you want to strikethrough by highlighting it with your cursor.
2. Hold down the “Ctrl” key (Windows) or “Command” key (Mac) and continue selecting the other words or phrases that you want to strikethrough.
3. With all the desired text selected, click on the “Format” menu at the top of the screen.
4. Hover over “Text” in the drop-down menu, and then select “Strikethrough.”
5. All of the selected text will now have a horizontal line through the middle of it.

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut “Alt + Shift + 5” (Windows) or “Command + Shift + X” (Mac) to strikethrough multiple words or phrases at once. Just select all the text you want to strikethrough and then press the keyboard shortcut.

How to Remove Strikethrough Text in Google Docs

To remove strikethrough formatting from text in Google Docs, follow these steps:

1. Select the text that has the strikethrough formatting.
2. Click on the “Format” menu at the top of the screen.
3. Hover over “Text” in the drop-down menu, and then select “Strikethrough” to uncheck it.
4. The horizontal line through the middle of the text will disappear.

Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut to remove strikethrough formatting. First, select the text you want to remove the formatting from, and then press “Alt + Shift + 5” (Windows) or “Command + Shift + X” (Mac) on your keyboard. The strikethrough formatting will be removed immediately.