What Is the Strikethrough Text Generator?
Instagram has no native strikethrough formatting — but Unicode combining strikethrough characters (t̶e̶x̶t̶ l̶i̶k̶e̶ t̶h̶i̶s̶) render in bios, captions, and comments on every device. The Strikethrough Text Generator applies a Unicode overlay to each character in your text, creating the crossed-out effect without any app or extension.
How to Use the Strikethrough Text Generator on Instagram
- Open the Strikethrough Text Generator on TextToolbox
- Type the text you want to cross out
- The strikethrough output appears instantly
- Click Copy to copy the result
- Open Instagram → Edit Profile for bio, or start writing a caption
- Paste and save or post
Why Use the Strikethrough Text Generator on Instagram?
Humorous Bios
Cross out a self-deprecating line in your bio (e.g., "definitely not a s̶l̶e̶e̶p̶-̶d̶e̶p̶r̶i̶v̶e̶d̶ ̶m̶e̶s̶s̶") for a playful, relatable tone.
Caption Corrections
Strike out a word mid-caption to add humor or irony — a popular content style for lifestyle and comedy accounts.
Price Callouts
For business pages, style a "was $X" price with strikethrough before the sale price to make discounts visually pop.
Before/After Content
Cross out the old habit or product and follow with the new one for transformation-style posts and product comparisons.
Tips for Instagram
- Strikethrough in Instagram bios works best on 1–3 words — long crossed-out phrases are hard to read on mobile.
- Pair strikethrough with regular text in the same line for readability contrast.
- The Unicode combining strikethrough renders correctly on iOS and modern Android.
- One crossed-out element per caption has the most impact — use it sparingly.