How to Cross Out in Google Slides

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to apply strikethrough formatting in Google Slides.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to cross out text in Google Slides using the built-in strikethrough formatting option found under the Format menu. In just a few clicks, you can apply a strikethrough to any selected text directly inside your presentation.

Steps

Click the text box that contains the text you want to cross out.
Highlight the specific text you want to edit.
In the top menu, click Format.
Hover over Text in the dropdown menu.
Click Strike-through to apply the formatting.
Your text is now successfully crossed out.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to apply strikethrough formatting in Google Slides helps presenters clearly communicate revisions, completed tasks, or deprecated information directly within slides. This built-in Google Slides feature requires no add-ons and works instantly via the Format menu, making it ideal for educators, project managers, and business teams. Strikethrough text is a widely used visual editing technique that improves slide clarity and keeps audiences focused on current, relevant content. Mastering this simple formatting option saves time and enhances the professionalism of any Google Slides presentation.

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