Use WPS Strikethrough through 5 how-to topics, all available without membership; the index below helps you jump to each method quickly.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Apply strikethrough from the ribbon | Free |
| 2 | 2. Apply strikethrough from the floating toolbar | Free |
| 3 | 3. Apply strikethrough from the right-click menu | Free |
| 4 | 4. Apply double strikethrough from the right-click menu | Free |
| 5 | 5. Remove strikethrough | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Apply strikethrough from the ribbon
Entry point: Select the target text, then open the Home tab and click Strikethrough
- Select the text you want to mark.
- Click the Home tab at the top of the window.
- Click the Strikethrough button.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected text shows a single strikethrough line.
- What you can do next: You can keep typing, save the file, or combine it with other text styles.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If no text is selected first, the button will not apply the format to the intended content.
2. Apply strikethrough from the floating toolbar
Entry point: Select text, then click Strikethrough on the floating toolbar
- Select the text you want to mark.
- Wait for the floating toolbar to appear.
- Click the Strikethrough button on the floating toolbar.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected text displays strikethrough.
- What you can do next: You can continue adjusting other text styles from the floating toolbar.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the selection is cleared too quickly, the floating toolbar may not remain visible.
3. Apply strikethrough from the right-click menu
Entry point: Select text, right-click, open Font, and select Strikethrough
- Select the text you want to mark.
- Right-click the selected text and choose Font.
- In the Font dialog box, select Strikethrough.
- Click OK to save the setting.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected text shows strikethrough.
- What you can do next: You can continue adjusting other font settings in the same dialog box.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you close the Font dialog box without confirming, the setting will not take effect.
4. Apply double strikethrough from the right-click menu
Entry point: Select text, right-click, open Font, and select Double strikethrough
- Select the text you want to mark with double strikethrough.
- Right-click the selected text and choose Font.
- In the Font dialog box, select Double strikethrough.
- Click OK to save the setting.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected text shows a double strikethrough effect.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing the text or save the document.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Strikethrough and double strikethrough are different styles, so confirm which one your document requires before applying it.
5. Remove strikethrough
Entry point: Select text that already has strikethrough, then use the same entry point again to remove the format
- Select the text that already has strikethrough applied.
- Open the same setting from the Home tab, floating toolbar, or Font dialog box.
- Click Strikethrough again, or clear the Strikethrough or Double strikethrough option.
- Confirm the setting and return to the document.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The strikethrough or double strikethrough line disappears from the text.
- What you can do next: The text returns to normal display and can be edited further.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If double strikethrough is applied, confirm that you are clearing the style that is currently active.