How to Strikethrough Text Google Slides

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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 Google Slides.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to add a strikethrough effect to text in Google Slides using the Format menu in just a few clicks. It covers selecting your text box, highlighting the target text, and applying the strikethrough style through the Format > Text submenu.

Steps

Click the text box that contains the text you want to cross out.
Highlight the specific text you want to format.
In the top menu, click Format.
Hover over Text in the Format dropdown.
Click Strikethrough to apply the formatting.
Your text now displays a strikethrough effect in Google Slides.

📌 Why this matters

Strikethrough formatting in Google Slides is a quick way to visually indicate deleted, revised, or completed content without removing it from your presentation. This feature is essential for editors, project managers, and educators who need to show tracked changes or crossed-out items directly on a slide. Accessing strikethrough through the Format menu gives presenters precise control over text styling without relying on keyboard shortcuts. Knowing this workflow saves time and keeps your Google Slides presentations polished and professionally formatted.

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