How to Strike Through Text in PowerPoint

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to apply strikethrough formatting to text in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

The strikethrough formatting option in PowerPoint lets you draw a line through selected text to indicate deletions or revisions. You can apply it in just three steps using the Home tab's Font section.

Steps

Select the text you want to strike through in your PowerPoint slide.
Go to the Home tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Under the Font section, click Strikethrough to apply the formatting.

📌 Why this matters

Strikethrough formatting in PowerPoint is a simple but powerful way to visually communicate edits, deletions, or outdated information directly within your slides. Instead of removing content entirely, strikethrough lets presenters and collaborators track changes and highlight revisions at a glance. This feature is especially useful for teams reviewing draft slides, marking completed tasks, or showing before-and-after comparisons in a presentation. Knowing how to quickly apply strikethrough via the Home tab's Font section saves time and keeps your workflow smooth in Microsoft PowerPoint.

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