WPS Strikethrough is a text-formatting feature in WPS Writer on Android for marking selected text with a deletion line; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Strikethrough adds a horizontal line through selected text to show that content is marked for removal or revision. In WPS Writer on Android, the feature entry is available through Tools under the Home tab, where you can tap Strikethrough to apply the format.
This feature is useful when you want to:
- mark text for deletion during review
- keep original wording visible while showing editing intent
- complete basic text formatting on a mobile device
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local text formatting; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | You need editable text selected in a WPS Writer document |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a Writer document, then go to Tools → Home and confirm that the Strikethrough button is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you select text in WPS Writer and apply strikethrough through Tools → Home → Strikethrough. | Microsoft Word officially supports applying or removing single-line strikethrough from Home > Strikethrough, and also supports double strikethrough. | Google Docs officially supports strikethrough through Format → Text → Strikethrough. | Notion officially supports strikethrough from its text styling tools and also supports Markdown with ~ for strikethrough. | Adobe Acrobat official help focuses on PDF review with redlining and markup tools, which are review annotations rather than standard word-processing strikethrough formatting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The Android entry is grouped in the mobile editing toolbar, which is convenient for quick text marking on a phone. | Compared with WPS: Word offers both single and double strikethrough, so it includes more style variation; entry locations can differ by app version. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes menu and shortcut-based formatting in its official help, which is common in web and desktop workflows. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports both shortcuts and Markdown input, which fits note-taking and collaboration; its official guidance is less focused on traditional document layout controls. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is centered on PDF review markup rather than a standard text editor workflow for applying font strikethrough. |
| Official Source | — | Apply or remove strikethrough text formatting | Change how paragraphs and fonts look | Style and customize your page | Mark up documents with redlining tools in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to add strikethrough quickly while editing documents on Android, WPS provides a direct mobile entry for the task. If you need extra strikethrough styles or a workflow centered on web collaboration or PDF review, the official capabilities of the other products may fit those scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Strikethrough Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review suggested deletions | Students, editors, office users | Mark text for removal without deleting the original wording immediately | Apply strikethrough to keep the original text visible |
| 2 | Proofreading content choices | Writers, teachers, reviewers | Show which content is planned for removal at a glance | Use strikethrough to highlight text that should be removed |
| 3 | Quick mobile formatting | Users working on phones | Complete basic formatting when a desktop device is not available | Apply strikethrough directly from the Android toolbar |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic strikethrough formatting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced tools and extended benefits | Some capabilities may be limited | Includes more advanced features and extended benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need strikethrough and other basic text formatting | Free | Strikethrough is available for everyday light editing |
| You need more advanced tools or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need additional feature access |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page