LinkedIn Strikethrough Text Generator
Want to cross out text in a LinkedIn post? LinkedIn has no native strikethrough button — but Unicode strikethrough characters let you add ~~crossed-out~~ text that works everywhere. This free LinkedIn strikethrough text generator converts your text to Unicode strikethrough characters instantly. Use it to show edits, corrections, humor, or before/after comparisons in your posts.
How to use the LinkedIn Strikethrough Text Generator
Type or paste your text
Enter the text you want to strike through in the editor above.
Select the text
Highlight the words or sentences you want to cross out.
Apply strikethrough
Click the Strikethrough button (S̶) in the formatting toolbar. Your text is converted to Unicode strikethrough characters instantly.
Copy and paste to LinkedIn
Click Copy and paste into your LinkedIn post. The strikethrough is preserved as Unicode text.
Why use PostFormatter for linkedin strikethrough text generator
Native LinkedIn strikethrough
Unicode strikethrough characters display correctly in LinkedIn posts, comments, and bios on all devices.
Great for before/after posts
Show what you used to believe vs. what you know now, or cross out old advice you are correcting.
Adds humor and personality
Strikethrough text is widely used in LinkedIn posts to add humor — crossing out what you were going to say and replacing it with something honest.
Free with no limits
No account, no signup, no cost. Works in any browser on any device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I strikethrough text on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn does not have a native strikethrough button. To add strikethrough to LinkedIn text, use a Unicode strikethrough generator like this one. It converts each character to a Unicode combining strikethrough character (U+0336) that displays as crossed-out text in LinkedIn posts, comments, and messages.
Does strikethrough text work in LinkedIn comments?
Yes. Unicode strikethrough characters work in LinkedIn posts, comments, messages, profile bios, and any section of LinkedIn that accepts plain text.
Why do people use strikethrough text on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn creators use strikethrough text for three main purposes: (1) humor — crossing out what they nearly said to reveal something more honest or funny; (2) corrections — showing an edited thought or changed opinion; (3) before/after contrast — "Old me: ~~worked 80 hour weeks~~ New me: works smarter." It is one of the most engaging formatting styles on LinkedIn.
Can I combine strikethrough with bold on LinkedIn?
Yes. Apply bold formatting first, then strikethrough, or vice versa. The full PostFormatter editor lets you combine multiple Unicode styles on the same text.
Strikethrough is one of 17+ text styles available in PostFormatter — the free LinkedIn text formatter with bold, italic, Hook Doctor, See More preview, and post templates. Try the full tool at postformatter.io.
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