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Strikethrough

Cross out text using strikethrough formatting.

Strikethrough

Strikethrough draws a line through text, indicating it's been deleted or is no longer relevant.

Syntax

~~This text is struck through~~

Renders as: This text is struck through

Common Uses

Showing Corrections

The meeting is at ~~3 PM~~ 4 PM.

Todo Items (Completed)

- ~~Buy groceries~~
- ~~Clean the house~~
- Walk the dog

Changelog Updates

~~v1.0 — Old feature removed~~
v2.0 — New feature added

Humor / Tone

This is ~~totally not~~ a great idea.

Important Notes

  • Strikethrough is a GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extension
  • Not all Markdown renderers support it
  • Use double tildes ~~ on both sides
  • Can be combined: **~~bold strikethrough~~**

💡 Strikethrough is great for showing changes or corrections without deleting the original text!

Practice

Markdown Input
Live Preview

Strikethrough Practice

The Earth is flat round.

Our project deadline is Friday Monday.

Completed Tasks

  • Set up the project
  • Design the UI
  • Implement features
  • Write tests
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