Strikethrough
Windows
Ctrl+D→Alt+K
Draws a line through the selected text.
Tip: Opens the Font box, then ticks Strikethrough.
Word Strikethrough Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Draws a line through the selected text. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+D→Alt+K
- Mac
- Cmd+Shift+X
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to strikethrough in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to strikethrough.
- Press Ctrl + D → Alt + K on Windows or Cmd + Shift + X on Mac.
Tip: Opens the Font box, then ticks Strikethrough.
Word Strikethrough Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + D → Alt + K.
Word Strikethrough Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Shift + X.
Word Strikethrough Shortcut for Word Web
We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Word strikethrough shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + D → Alt + K. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + X.
Is there a Mac shortcut to strikethrough in Word?
Yes: Cmd + Shift + X.
Does it work in Word for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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