strike through
Cancel with line
Strike through means to draw a line through text, indicating deletion or completion.
In editing, strikethrough marks words to be removed while keeping them visible: The contract had several clauses struck through.
On to-do lists, striking through tasks shows they're done.
In digital text, strikethrough formatting crosses out words for emphasis, correction, or humorous effect—suggesting something you "shouldn't" say while still saying it.
Eliminate by marking
- scratch outObliterate by marking over
- deleteRemove or erase
- removeTake something away
- expungeDelete entirely, officially
obliterate · erase · efface · cancel · eliminate · excise · redact · blot out
Modify written material
- reviseAlter to improve
- mark upIncrease price above cost
- proofreadCheck writing for mistakes
- amendModify or correct
annotate · redline · correct · modify · draft · manuscript · track changes · copy edit
Low horizontal text mark
- highlightMost notable part
- draw attentionCause others to look
- markVisible impression or sign
- point outDirect attention toward
cross out
Eliminate by marking
- scratch outObliterate by marking over
- deleteRemove or erase
- removeTake something away
expunge · obliterate · erase · efface · cancel · eliminate · excise · redact · blot out · rub out
edit
Modify written material
amend · annotate · redline · correct · modify · draft · manuscript · track changes · copy edit · blue pencil
underscore
Low horizontal text mark
- highlightMost notable part
- draw attentionCause others to look
- markVisible impression or sign