How to Strikethrough in MS PowerPoint on Windows & Mac

For Windows

Step 1: Open MS PowerPoint

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

Step 2: Select the Text and Press “Ctrl + T”

To Strikethrough the text in MS PowerPoint select the text and simply press the “Ctrl + T” button on your desktop.

For MacBook

Step 1: Open MS PowerPoint

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

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

All the MS applications on Mac have almost similar shortcuts so for Strikethrough you need to select the text and press the “Command + Shift + X” command.

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.