How to Strike Through on Google Docs

Whether you’re a professional editor or a teacher, the strikethrough is an essential option for you. It allows you to correct a mistake but leave the original so others can compare them. Of course, many people strikethrough their own documents, agendas, to-do lists, and all. It allows you to keep track of what you’ve done and what you have to do.

As more and more people are using Google Docs, the options are becoming more advanced. In this article, we’ll show you how to strikethrough on Google Docs, both on a desktop on the app.

How to Strikethrough on Google Docs App

The strikethrough option on the Google Docs app doesn’t depend on whether you’re using an iOS or an Android device. The real difference is in the type of device. The Google Docs app for tablets and iPads is very different from the version for phones.

While the tablet version is very straightforward and even more intuitive than the desktop version, you can’t say the same for the smartphone version. The reason is obvious – on the smaller screen, there’s not enough space for all the commands. However, Google Docs is far better optimized for the phone than many other writing tools.

If you use the Google Docs app on your tablet, here’s what you have to do:

1. Open the app.
   
2. Open the document you want to edit.
   
3. Select the text you want to strikethrough.
   
4. Click on the letter S in the top menu.
   

That’s it! The app is so intuitive that you can strikethrough the text with only one click. If you don’t see the letter S, take a look at the top menu’s left corner. It should be there, next to the icons for common formatting like bolding and underlining.

If you have the app on your phone, the following guide is for you. The app looks pretty much the same on all phones. Here’s how to strikethrough any text:

1. Open the app.
   
2. Open the document you want to edit.
   
3. Select the text you want to strikethrough.
   
4. Tap on the Format icon (which looks like the letter A) in the right corner.
   
5. You should now see the Strikethrough icon (which looks like the letter S).
   
6. Tap on it.
   

How to Strikethrough on Google Docs on a PC Browser

Unlike some other tools, Google Docs is great on the browser. It means that you can access your documents wherever you are, even on someone else’s device. Moreover, you can use all the formatting features as well.

When you open Google Docs on a PC browser, the only thing you need is the Format menu, which is usually located at the top part of the screen. If you can’t see it, maybe your menu is hidden or you need to press the Esc button.

Here’s how to strikethrough on a PC browser:

1. Open Google Docs.
   
2. Open the document you want to edit.
   
3. Select the portion that you want to strikethrough.
   
4. Click on the Format menu.
   
5. Select Strikethrough.
   

Even if you prefer to use shortcuts, it’s always good to know how to do things the traditional way, as you may agree.

How to Strikethrough on Google Docs with a Keyboard Shortcut

If you often use this feature, it might be useful to learn to do it with a keyboard shortcut. As the MacBook has a different keyboard than Windows and Linux, they’ll be tackled separately.

On Windows or Linux, here’s what you have to do:

1. Open Google Docs.
   
2. Open the document you want to edit.
   
3. Select the word or phrase that you wish to strikethrough.
   
4. Press the following keys: Alt + Shift +5
   

The selected text should have a line running through it now.

If you have a Mac, the shortcut will be a bit different:

1. Open Google Docs.
   
2. Open the document you want to edit.
   
3. Select where you wish to strikethrough.
   
4. Press the following keys: Command + Shift + X
   

That’s it! The selected text should have a line through it now.

How to Remove Strikethrough on Google Docs App

When you’re in a hurry, it’s easy to strikethrough more than you wanted. Don’t worry, as there’s an easy way to remove it on every device.

If you’re using the Google Docs app on your tablet or iPad, here’s what you have to do:

1. Select the text you want to remove strikethrough from.
   
2. Click on the letter S in the top menu.
   

So simple! Yes, just like bold and italic, the feature toggles on and off.

If you’re using the Google Docs app on your phone, iPhone or Android, here’s what you have to do:

1. Select where you want to remove the strikethrough.
   
2. Tap on the Format icon (which looks like the letter A) in the right corner.
   
3. You should now see the Strikethrough icon (which looks like the letter S).
   
4. Tap on it.
   

That’s it! The same icon for adding strikethrough will now remove it for you.

It’s good to know that you can find almost all the formatting tools under the Format icon. You can change the font and the size of the letters, bold or underline the text, etc. Yes, these features may seem hidden at first, but once you learn where to find them, you’ll be able to edit your documents like a pro, even without using your computer.

How to Remove Strikethrough on Google Docs Through a PC Browser

If you’re using Google Docs on a PC browser, you have two options for removing strikethrough. You can either do it with the menu or a keyboard shortcut. Let’s start with the traditional way using the menu:

1. Select the text where you want to remove the strikethrough.
   
2. Open the Format menu.
   
3. Click on Text.
   
4. Click on Strikethrough.
   

Once again, the same strikethrough option works on and off. It’ll automatically remove strikethrough from the selected part.

There’s a faster way to do it. Of course, we’re talking about keyboard shortcuts and they’re a bit different depending on the operating system.

Shortcut for Windows and Linux:

1. Select the text you want to remove the strikethrough.
   
2. Press the following keys: Alt + Shift + 5
   

Shortcut for Mac:

1. Select the text for removing the strikethrough.
   
2. Press Command + Shift + X
   

Explore the Options You Have

Google Docs offers many features for editing and customizing your text, and strikethrough is only one of them. The best thing is that they’re available on all devices. It doesn’t matter if you use Google Docs on your phone, tablet, or web browser.

Is there anything else that you would like to know about Google Docs? Let us know in the comments section below and we might just follow up in another article or two.