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 the chat or channel you want to text.
Step 2: Type the text you want to strike through. Once typed, highlight the 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 the Discord app on your Android or iOS device. Then, navigate to the chat or channel where 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 support and 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 and crossed 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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