WPS Strikethrough is a text-formatting feature in WPS PDF for adding or removing a line through editable text; it includes 3 core tasks, 0 available without membership, and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 3 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
| Version limits | None specified | Available in WPS versions that support PDF editing |
About This Feature
Overview
Strikethrough adds a horizontal line through PDF text so you can mark content for deletion, revision, or exclusion while keeping the original wording visible. Before using it, enter PDF text editing mode and select the target text.
Core tasks include:
- Add strikethrough from the ribbon.
- Apply strikethrough from the floating toolbar.
- Toggle strikethrough with a keyboard shortcut.
Common use cases include contract review, paper annotation, and document revision. It helps mark text that should be removed while preserving the original content for reference.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | Use the latest WPS Office version with PDF editing support |
| Network | No mandatory network connection for local strikethrough editing; internet is needed for sign-in or membership verification |
| Other | Open an editable PDF file and make sure you have permission to edit its text |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS PDF, load a PDF file, and confirm that options such as Edit are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, after entering Edit Content mode, you can select text and apply strikethrough from the ribbon, the floating toolbar, or a keyboard shortcut. | Word lets you apply single-line strikethrough to selected text, and also supports double strikethrough in Font settings. | Google Docs lets you apply strikethrough from Format > Text > Strikethrough or with a keyboard shortcut. | Notion supports strikethrough for selected text with a keyboard shortcut or Markdown syntax. | Acrobat lets you apply strikethrough to selected text from the markup toolbar in commenting workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Apply or remove strikethrough text formatting | How do I do a strikethrough in Google Docs? | Keyboard shortcuts | Add markups |
Advantage: It provides three entry points for the same task in a PDF editing workflow: ribbon, floating toolbar, and shortcut.
Overall Conclusion
WPS is well suited to PDF revision tasks when you need to keep the original text visible and mark it for removal. If your main workflow is in Word documents, browser-based documents, collaborative notes, or Acrobat review tools, Microsoft, Google, Notion, or Adobe may fit that environment more directly.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Typical users | Main need | How Strikethrough helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contract clause revision | Legal and admin teams | Keep original wording visible while marking text for removal | Select the text and apply strikethrough |
| 2 | Paper or report proofreading | Students, teachers, editors | Show revision positions clearly | Use the ribbon or floating toolbar to mark text quickly |
| 3 | Process document review | Business teams | Revise multiple text segments in sequence | Use the shortcut repeatedly for faster editing |
| 4 | Version comparison | Project members | Preserve visible edit traces in the original text | Mark target text section by section in editing mode |
| 5 | OCR review after scanning | Office users | Correct recognized text after OCR | Convert the scan to editable text first, then apply strikethrough |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| PDF text editing | Requires membership access | Available |
| Strikethrough formatting in PDF text | Available when PDF text editing is available | Available |
| Basic PDF reading | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF annotation | Available | Available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Reading PDFs or doing basic review | Free | Suitable for opening, reading, and basic annotation tasks |
| Editing PDF text and using strikethrough regularly | WPS Premium | Strikethrough depends on PDF text editing and is more suitable for ongoing revision work |
How to Subscribe
- Visit Subscribe to WPS Premium and choose a plan that fits your needs.
- Sign in to your WPS account on the purchase page to review available benefits and billing cycles.
Source: WPS Office pricing page