How To Strikethrough On Google Docs

Wondering how to strikethrough in Google Docs? Stay where you are and I’ll have you cross out the words in no time. As someone who clicks away on everything for business and pleasure, it’s crucial to know all of the quick shortcuts, especially how to strikethrough in Google Docs.

It’s not something easily accessible in Google Docs’ top navigation, nor is it a simple two-button shortcut. No, strikethrough is a special command ~~four~~ three. See what I did there? I’m excited. And you can be!

Whether you’re using one of the best laptops or the best phones, here’s a strikethrough in Google Docs.

How to strikethrough in Google Docs

1. Highlight the text

Select the text you want to strikethrough and highlight it.

2. Press Shift + Alt + 5 (Windows) or Shift + Cmd + X (Mac)

It’s that easy.

How to Strikethrough in Google Docs App (iOS and Android)

1. Highlight the text

Select the text you want to strikethrough and highlight it.

2. Click the A icon.

In the upper-right corner of Google Docs, there is an underlined A symbol. Click it.

3. Strikethrough

Click the Strikethrough icon (S Strikethrough) in the Format menu under the Text tab.

It’s that easy. It could indeed be easier. Trying to make text bold or italic is much simpler than doing strikethrough, which is why you’re reading this now.