Strikethrough Shortcut in Google Docs

Strikethrough formatting in Google Docs is useful when editing and revising documents.

It allows you to cross out text without removing it, which is especially useful in collaborative environments where you want to suggest changes or show edits.

Let me show you a keyboard shortcut you can use to apply the strikethrough format in Google Docs.

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Keyboard Shortcut to Apply Strikethrough Format

Below is the shortcut to Apply Strikethrough Format in Google Docs:

For Windows:

ALT + SHIFT + 5

For Mac:

⌘ + SHIFT + X

How to Use the Shortcut

Below are the steps to use this shortcut to Apply Strikethrough Format in Google Docs:

With PC

Highlight the text you want to strike through.
Hold the ALT and SHIFT keys simultaneously.
Then press the number 5 key.

This will apply strikethrough formatting to the selected text.

On Mac:

Highlight the text you want to strike through.
Hold the ⌘ (Command) and SHIFT keys together.
Then press the X key.

This will apply the strikethrough formatting to your selected text.

Alternate Way to Apply Strikethrough Format in Google Docs

Here’s an easy alternative method to apply strikethrough in Google Docs:

Select the text you want to strike through.
Click on the “Format” menu at the top of your Google Docs.
Choose “Text” and then “Strikethrough” from the drop-down options.

Additional Useful Information

Strikethrough formatting can be a great way to visually indicate completed tasks or objectives in a checklist.
In collaborative documents, it allows users to suggest deletions or changes without actually removing the text, making it clear what has been edited.
Remember, strikethrough is a formatting style and doesn’t delete the text, so the struck-through text will still appear in word counts and can be searched within the document.

I hope this article has been helpful.

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