How to Strikethrough on Discord on Desktop and Mobile

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Method 1: Using Discord Options on Discord Web or Desktop

Step 1: Launch the Discord desktop app on your Windows or Mac computer or open it on the web. Then, navigate to thechat or channelyou want to text.

Step 2: Type the text you want to strike through. Once typed,highlightthe text you want to strike. Discord will now show you a few formatting options. All you need to do is click the ‘S‘ icon with a line crossing through it.

That’s it. Discord will apply strikethrough formatting to your highlighted text. You can use this method to cross out any words or sentences in your messages.

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Method 2: Using Markdown Formatting in Discord Web or Desktop

To do this, type two tilde (~) symbols before and after the text you want to strike through. Press the Shift + ` keys simultaneously on your keyboard to type tilde.

Example: This is test text.

That’s it. Discord will apply the strikethrough formatting to the text between two tildes. And you can see them before sending them.

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Method 3: Using Markdown Formatting on Discord for Android or iOS

On the Discord mobile app, you only get the option of using markdown formatting.

Step 1: Open theDiscordapp on your Android or iOS device. Then, navigate to thechat or channelwhere you want to put a line through text before posting.

Step 2: Now, type two tilde (~) symbols before and after the text you want to cross out.

Example: I’m testing strikethough formatting.

However, if you can’t use strikethrough text on Discord,contact Discord supportand get the issue fixed.

FAQs

No, the tilde (~) method doesn’t work in code blocks. It’s specifically for regular text in Discord messages.

Yes, you can combine formatting styles in Discord. For example,bold andcrossed out.

Yes, the formatting is applied universally. Other users will see the crossed out text the same way you intended, regardless of their devices.

No, currently, the tilde (~) or double hyphen (–) method is the standard way to cross out or strikethrough text in Discord.

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Last updated on 28 August, 2024

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