In this article, we will show you how to strikethrough text in Google Sheets. We will also explain how to do it easily using the shortcut for strikethrough text. Just follow the simple steps below:
How to Strikethrough Text in Google Sheets using the File Menu
1. Select the cell containing the text you want to strikethrough.
We will select cell A1, which contains the text “Strike this”. You can also select cells containing numbers or formulas that you want to strikethrough.
2. Go to the Format option in the File menu.
3. Select Text > Strikethrough.
You will also see other formatting options for your text here.
4. Your text is now strikethrough.
Another faster way to format your text is by using the shortcut for strikethrough text directly from your keyboard. Here’s an easy guide to help you.
How to Strikethrough Text in Google Sheets using the Shortcut
1. Select the cell containing the text you want to format.
We will select cell A2, which contains “Strike this too”. Unlike our first example, we will not go through the menus to format this cell.
2. To strikethrough, press Command+Shift+X on Mac and Alt+Shift+5 on Windows.
3. The selected cell is now strikethrough.
TIP: Another simple way to do this is by using the formatting bar in Google Sheets, which appears just below the main menu. The strikethrough button S will be located next to the Italic button. Just select your cell and press this button to quickly format your cells.
There are also other formatting methods for your text that you can explore in Google Sheets, including bold, italic, or underline. Check out other tutorials here to learn other ways to do it and explore the formatting possibilities in Google Sheets.
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We hope this article has helped you and given you a better understanding of how to strikethrough text in Google Sheets. You may also like our articles on how to underline text in Google Sheets and how to add error bars in Google Sheets.
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