How to Strikethrough in MS Office

For Windows

Step 1: Open MS Excel

To open MS Excel on your desktop, navigate to the MS Excel icon and give it a click.

Step 2: Select the Text

To Strikethrough the text you need to select it first, so select the text with the mouse cursor or by using using “Ctrl + A” if you want all the text to be Strikethrough.

Step 3: Press “Ctrl + 5”

Now after selecting you text press the “Ctrl + 5” command to Strikethrough the selected text.

For Mac

Step 1: Open MS Excel

To open MS Excel on your MacBook, navigate to the MS Excel icon and give it a click.

Step 2: Select the Text and Press “Command + Shift + X”

To Strikethrough the text on Mac select the desired text and press the “Command + Shift + X” command on Mac.

Strikethrough Key Shortcut

• Strikethrough in Word: Alt+H+4 (Windows), Command+Shift+X (Mac).

• Strikethrough in Excel: Ctrl+5 (Windows and Mac).

• Strikethrough in PowerPoint: Alt+H+4 (Windows). On Mac, press Command+T, select “Strikethrough,” and click “OK.”

• Strikethrough in Outlook: Ctrl+D then Alt+K then Enter (Windows). On Mac, press Command+T, select “Strikethrough,” and click “OK.”

• Strikethrough in Google Docs: Alt+Shift+5 (Windows), Command+Shift+X (Mac)

• Strikethrough in Gmail: Alt+Shift+5 (Windows), Command+Shift+X (Mac)

• Strikethrough in Google Sheets: Alt+Shift+5 (Windows), Command+Shift+X (Mac)

Strikethrough is a powerful text formatting tool that allows you to cross out words or phrases, indicating that they have been completed or are no longer relevant. It’s a feature used across various platforms, including MS Office, Google Docs, and even on Mac systems. In this article, we are going to explain every strikethrough shortcut for MS Office, Google Docs, and Mac. Whether you’re working on a Word document, a Google Doc, or writing on your Mac, we’ve got you covered.