Strikethrough in Google Docs

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an important document in Google Docs, trying to emphasize revisions or delete information without permanently removing it? Maybe you’re collaborating with a team and want to denote which sections are up for debate. Strikethrough formatting can be a handy tool for this purpose. In this post, we’ll explore how to easily apply the strikethrough feature in Google Docs, allowing you to keep your edits visible yet unobtrusive.

To strikethrough text in Google Docs, highlight the text you want to format, then go to the menu and click on “Format,” hover over “Text,” and select “Strikethrough.” You can also use the keyboard shortcut by pressing Ctrl + Shift + X (or Command + Shift + X on a Mac).

Strikethrough formatting in Google Docs is a simple yet effective way to indicate changes or deletions in your text while still keeping the content visible. To use this feature, first select the text you want to apply the strikethrough effect to. You can do this by clicking and dragging your cursor over the text to highlight it. Once the text is selected, navigate to the top menu and click on “Format.” From there, hover your mouse over the “Text” option, and a dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to select “Strikethrough.” Alternatively, if you prefer a quicker method, there’s a handy keyboard shortcut: simply press Ctrl + Shift + X for Windows users or Command + Shift + X for Mac users. This will immediately strike through the selected text, making it easy to show what has been edited or removed without losing context.