What Is the Strikethrough Text Generator?
Twitter/X has no built-in strikethrough formatting for tweets, bios, or display names. Unicode combining strikethrough characters bypass this — they apply a crossed-out line to each character and render correctly everywhere on the platform. The Strikethrough Text Generator produces t̶h̶e̶ ̶e̶f̶f̶e̶c̶t̶ instantly for any text you type.
How to Use the Strikethrough Text Generator on Twitter/X
- Open the Strikethrough Text Generator on TextToolbox
- Type the text you want to strike through
- The crossed-out output appears instantly
- Click Copy to copy the result
- Open Twitter/X in the app or browser
- Paste into your tweet compose box, bio, or display name and post or save
Why Use the Strikethrough Text Generator on Twitter/X?
Tweet Humor
Cross out part of a tweet for comedic effect or to show a "correction" — a popular format for ironic and satirical accounts.
Bio Personality
Add a single strikethrough phrase in your bio to show self-awareness or humor (e.g., "definitely not a r̶o̶b̶o̶t̶").
Opinion Revisions
Strike out a previous take followed by the new one — a widely-used format for commentary threads and live reactions.
Emphasis by Contrast
Cross out the obvious answer and follow with the real one to create visual emphasis and drive engagement in threads.
Tips for Twitter/X
- Each Unicode strikethrough character counts toward the 280-character tweet limit — keep it brief.
- Strikethrough is most impactful on 1–4 words. Full sentences crossed out lose readability.
- Pair strikethrough text with regular text in the same tweet for strong visual contrast.
- Twitter/X renders Unicode consistently across iOS, Android, and web — no platform surprises.