How to Strikethrough Text in Google Docs

1. On Web/Desktop
2. On Mobile (Android / iOS)
3. To Remove Strikethrough

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On Web/Desktop

To strikethrough text in Google Docs on your computer:

1. Open your Google Docs document.
2. Highlight the text you want to strike through.
3. Click Format in the top menu bar.
4. Hover over Text → then click Strikethrough.
5. Keyboard shortcut alternatives:
• On Windows / Chromebook: Alt + Shift + 5
• On Mac: Command + Shift + X

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On Mobile (Android / iOS)

To strikethrough text using the Google Docs mobile app:

1. Open the Google Docs app and your document.
2. Select (highlight) the text you want to strike through.
3. Tap the A icon (font/format menu) at the top.
4. Find and tap the Strikethrough icon (an “S” with a line through it).

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To Remove Strikethrough

You can remove strikethrough formatting by using the same method you applied it with:

• Go to Format → Text → Strikethrough (clicking it toggles off).
• Or use the same keyboard shortcut again: Alt + Shift + 5 (Windows) or Command + Shift + X (Mac).

🔗 Source: Business Insider – How to Use the Strikethrough Feature in Google Docs