How to Strikethrough Text in Google Docs
Short Answer
How do you strike through text in Google Docs?
Select the text and press Alt + Shift + 5 on Windows or ⌘ + Shift + X on a Mac. The menu route is Format › Text › Strikethrough. With the ShortieCuts extension, you can also press Alt (Option on Mac), then H 4.
Add to Chrome (14 Days Free)In ShortieCuts' key-tip menu: Home › Strikethrough. On a Mac, press Option instead of Alt.
Google's Built-in Shortcut
| Command | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Strikethrough | Alt+Shift+5 | ⌘+Shift+X |
These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension. To see Google's full list, press Ctrl + / (⌘ + / on Mac) in Google Docs.
Using the Menus
- Select the text you want to cross out.
- Click Format › Text.
- Click Strikethrough.
The Word-Style ALT Shortcut
- Add the ShortieCuts extension to Chrome and open any Google Docs document.
- Select the text you want to cross out.
- Press Alt (or Option on Mac). Word-style key-tips appear.
- Press H, then 4. ShortieCuts runs “Strikethrough”.
When the ALT route helps: Alt, H, 4 is Strikethrough on Word's Home tab. With ShortieCuts it works in Google Docs the same way on Windows and Mac, where Google's own keys differ.
More Google Docs How-Tos
| Keys | How To |
|---|---|
| Alt HN | Numbered ListBuilt-in: Ctrl + Shift + 7 |
| Alt PBN | Section Break |
| Alt SF | FootnoteBuilt-in: Ctrl + Alt + F |
| Alt H9 | ChecklistBuilt-in: Ctrl + Shift + 9 |
| Alt PM | Margins |
| Alt RW | Word CountBuilt-in: Ctrl + Shift + C |
FAQ
What is the keyboard shortcut to strike through text in Google Docs?
Strikethrough: Alt + Shift + 5 on Windows; ⌘ + Shift + X on Mac. These are Google's own shortcuts and work without any extension.
Does Alt + H + 4 work in Google Docs?
Not on its own. Google Docs has no ribbon key-tips, so typing Alt + H + 4 there won't strike through text. With the ShortieCuts Chrome extension installed, press Alt (Option on Mac), then H, then 4, and ShortieCuts runs its "Strikethrough" command.
How do I strike through text in Google Docs on a Mac?
On a Mac, use Google's shortcut: ⌘ + Shift + X (Strikethrough). With ShortieCuts, press Option instead of Alt, then H, then 4.
Is ShortieCuts free?
ShortieCuts has a free 14-day trial with no credit card needed. After the trial, Pro is $7.99 a month or $69.99 a year.