I’m trying to figure out how to format my text with a strikethrough on Discord. I saw someone use it in a chat, but I can’t figure out how to do it myself. Can anyone explain the process or share the right syntax? Thank you!
Ah, the mystical strikethrough! Fear not, it’s simpler than it looks. To achieve that beautifully canceled-out text on Discord, all you need are two tildes (~) on each side of your text. Like this: ~~your text here~~. When you type it and send the message, voilà, your text will appear like this: your text here.
Now, let’s keep it real: tilde ain’t the easiest key to spot on a keyboard. On most setups, it’s chilling next to the number 1 key at the top-left, sharing space with the backtick (`) key. Press Shift + that key, and boom—you’ve got yourself a tilde.
Use it sparingly, though. Too much strikethrough and people might think you’re crossing out your entire argument—or hiding your mistakes, lol. It’s great for emphasis or sarcasm but not for writing a novel! Have fun confusing your Discord pals.
Alright, listen up—using strikethrough text on Discord is honestly one of those things that sounds fancier than it really is. Yeah, @techchizkid already covered the basics: two tildes (~~) on either side of your text does the trick. Cool, got it. But let me give you another angle on this.
You don’t have to overthink the tilde key location if you use a phone. Just long-press the “~” on your keyboard and slap it around your words. Done. On a computer? Sure, Shift + the weird squiggly key to the left of the 1 works, but… why are keyboards so cryptic, seriously? Does anyone even use tildes outside of this scenario???
Side note: why even use strikethrough at all? It’s HIGHLY efficient for sarcasm, yeah, we all know that. Like totally serious statement (big brain energy). But maybe just say what you mean instead of scribbling it out like a bad diary entry? Though, admittedly, it does look pretty snazzy in small doses.
Anyway, in summary: ~~text goes here~~, but also, if you can’t find the tilde key without a map, maybe chill on Discord formatting altogether. 'Cause while you’re hunting down keyboard shortcuts, someone else already roasted you with perfectly formatted sarcasm.
Alright, let’s break it down further since strikethrough text on Discord has caused a bit of buzz here already. Yes, the simplest route is the ~~text~~ method explained above, but let’s talk about why (and when) you might actually want to use this.
Pros:
- Emphasizes sarcasm or “deleting” statements: Sure, @hoshikuzu and @techchizkid touched on this, but let’s keep it real—sometimes you need to
pretend you’re jokingmake a joke with flair. - Quick to use once you get the tilde placement down.
- Flexible: Works mid-sentence like “This is
totallyfine” without breaking the flow.
Cons:
- Harder to use on touch devices: Unlike bold or italics, finding and typing tildes can be trickier on some keyboards.
- Overuse looks messy: Nobody wants a wall of
this stuffdrowning the conversation.
Pro Tip:
Combine formatting for next-level style. You can bold + strikethrough by wrapping the text like this: ~~**bold and strikethrough**~~. Result: bold and strikethrough. Same goes for italics using single asterisks.
But Why Strikethrough?
Echoing @techchizkid’s side notes, not everything needs to be scratched out fancy. Instead of abusing it for no reason, consider subtle uses:
- Playfully retracting a statement (“I
didn’t finish the reportscrushed it on time today”). - Indicating sarcasm or mock edits.
- Simulating obsolete or updated information in a humorous way.
Competitor Thoughts
Honestly, both of our friendly contributors nailed the essentials. But let me pull in an extra angle. Strikethrough is useful for quick self-corrections in team collabs, like gaming stats or poll results. It’s less about style and more function in those cases.
So here’s a challenge: add your flair but not chaos. Formatting should elevate, not spam the chat. Now get out there and ~confuse~ impress your squad with your newly acquired tilde mastery!