X posts are plain text
When you compose a post on X, there is no way to bold, italicise, or strike words through the interface. The post box is plain text. So the crossed out posts you see are made with special characters, not a hidden feature.
Posting crossed out text
Type your text in the generator, copy the strikethrough style, and paste it into the X compose box. The line comes along with the words. This is handy for a dramatic price reveal, a retracted take, or a bit of dry humour.
Your X bio and display name
The same method works for your profile bio and, in many cases, your display name. Paste the generated text into the field when editing your profile and save.
A note on readability
Struck text can affect how easily a post is read aloud by assistive technology, and a few clients display the marks imperfectly. Use it for a word or short phrase rather than an entire post, and it will read cleanly for most people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, by pasting Unicode strikethrough from a generator into the compose box. X has no built in formatting.
In most cases yes. Paste it into the bio field while editing your profile.
The visible letters count as usual. The invisible combining marks are extra code points, so very long struck text can add up faster than plain text.
Yes. You can create and paste it on Android, iPhone, tablets, and desktop devices without installing a special font.
Yes. Unicode combining marks travel with the letters, although an older app or unsupported font may render them differently.
Use it sparingly, keep the phrase short, and provide the intended meaning in nearby plain text because screen readers may not announce the visual line.
