Discord Strikethrough Generator
Type or paste your text, preview the crossed-out result, then copy Discord-ready Markdown with one click.
1. Enter your text
0 characters2. Live preview
Preview of the crossed-out text3. Copy Discord Markdown
Paste the result into a Discord messageType or paste your text
Enter a word, sentence, correction, or multiple lines in the text box above.
Copy the Markdown
Choose Copy Markdown to copy your text with
the required ~~ symbols.
Paste it into Discord
Paste the copied text into a regular Discord message and send it. Discord applies the formatting.
What Is Discord Strikethrough?
Discord strikethrough is a text formatting style that places a line through words or sentences. It is useful for correcting outdated information, showing a canceled item, updating a schedule, or adding a playful correction to a chat message. Discord uses Markdown syntax for this effect, so you do not need a bot or browser extension.
The standard syntax is two tilde symbols before your text and two after it: ~~your text~~. When you send the message, Discord displays the enclosed words with a line through them.
How to Use This Discord Strikethrough Tool
- Type or paste your text into the first box.
- Check the preview to see how strikethrough text will look.
- Leave the line-by-line option checked to cross out each non-empty line separately. Uncheck it to wrap the full text in a single pair of Markdown markers.
- Select Copy Markdown, then paste the copied result into Discord.
The generator runs in your browser and does not send your entered text to a separate formatting service. The text is not submitted to a third-party API by this tool.
Discord Strikethrough Syntax and Examples
Use two tildes on each side of the exact text you want to cross out. Avoid adding spaces between the tilde symbols and the first or last character.
| Purpose | Markdown to type | Rendered example |
|---|---|---|
| Cross out one word | ~~wrong~~ | |
| Cross out a phrase | ~~not available~~ | |
| Correct a time | At ~~6 PM~~ 8 PM | At |
| Mark an old announcement | ~~Old announcement~~ |
Does Discord Strikethrough Work on PC and Mobile?
Yes. The same ~~text~~ syntax works in regular Discord text messages on the desktop app, Discord in a web browser, Android, and iPhone. Create the formatted text with this tool, copy the Markdown output, and paste it into your Discord message. On a phone, this saves you from having to find the tilde symbol on the on-screen keyboard.
The tool’s preview shows the intended crossed-out appearance. The copied output includes the tilde symbols because Discord needs those markers to apply the formatting when the message is sent.
Why Is Discord Strikethrough Not Working?
If your text does not appear crossed out in Discord, check these common issues:
- Missing tildes: Make sure there are exactly two tilde symbols before the text and two after it.
- Spaces in the wrong place: Use
~~hello~~, not~~ hello ~~. - Code formatting: Text inside inline code or a code block is shown as code rather than interpreted as ordinary Markdown.
- Incomplete markers: Check that both the opening and closing pair of tildes are present.
- Wrong field: Markdown works in standard Discord chat messages, but not every profile field or interface element supports the same formatting.
To test the syntax, copy ~~hello~~ and send it in a regular Discord text channel. If that works, check the markers in your original message.
FAQs
What is the Discord strikethrough shortcut?
The standard Markdown shortcut is ~~text~~. Add two tildes at the beginning and two at the end of the text you want to cross out.
Can I strikethrough only one word?
Yes. Put the double tildes around just that word, such as That is ~~wrong~~.. The rest of the message remains normal text.
Do I need a Discord bot to cross out text?
No. Strikethrough is supported Markdown formatting in regular Discord chat messages. You do not need a bot, a paid plan, or an extension to create it.
Can I use the generator on my phone?
Yes. Open this page in your mobile browser, enter your text, tap Copy Markdown, and paste the output into the Discord app.
Does the tool store or upload my text?
This generator processes the text in the page using browser-side JavaScript. Its code does not send the entered text to a third-party API or save it in a database.
Is strikethrough the same as a Discord spoiler?
No. Strikethrough leaves the words visible with a line through them. A spoiler uses double vertical bars, like ||hidden text||, to conceal text until the reader reveals it.
