How to Strikethrough Text in PowerPoint

The strikethrough tool allows you to either show information meant to be deleted before publishing or to display a change of thought while writing stylistically.

There are two main methods to Strikethrough text in PowerPoint:

Using the Font section

1. Select the text you want to strikethrough.

   

2. Go to the Home tab and select the Strikethrough icon.

   

   The selected text will have a strikethrough.

   

Using the Font dialogue box

1. Select the desired text and go to the Home tab. Click the dialogue box launcher in the “Font” section.

   

2. In the “Font” dialogue box, select the Strikethrough checkbox. Alternatively, if you want a double strikethrough, click the Double Strikethrough checkbox.

   

   Check your slide to preview the strikethrough text.