How To Strikethrough In Confluence
- George Apostolov
How To Strikethrough In Confluence: step-by-step guide
Highlight the text you want to strikethrough.
Click the underline icon in the toolbar to access text formatting options.
Select "Strikethrough" from the dropdown.
Or use the shortcut:Windows:
Ctrl + Shift + XMac:Cmd + Shift + X.
Quick answer: To strikethrough text in Confluence, highlight the text, click the underline icon in the toolbar, and select Strikethrough from the dropdown. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + X on Windows or Cmd + Shift + X on Mac.
About this Confluence tutorial
Cross out text easily in Confluence using the formatting toolbar or quick keyboard shortcuts. Follow these simple steps now. This guide shows how to strikethrough In Confluence in 4 steps, starting with "Highlight the text you want to strikethrough" and finishing with "Or use the shortcut:Windows: Ctrl + Shift + X Mac: Cmd + Shift + X". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Confluence interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to strikethrough In Confluence?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Confluence data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Confluence. Related guides: How to Sync Miro Frames with Confluence Pages Using Zapier, How To Tag Someone In Confluence and How to Track Changes in Confluence. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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