How to Use WPS Strikethrough on Windows

This section includes 4 how-to topics for WPS Strikethrough on Windows, covering ribbon access, the Format Cells dialog, the right-click menu, and the Ctrl+5 shortcut.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Apply strikethrough from the ribbon

Feature path: Home tab → Strikethrough button

1. Select the cell where you want to add strikethrough, or double-click the cell and select part of the text inside it.
2. Click the Strikethrough button in the Font group on the Home tab.
3. Check whether a horizontal line appears through the selected text.
4. To remove the effect, click Strikethrough again.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: A line appears through the middle of the selected text.
• Next action available: You can keep typing, save the file, or apply other font formatting.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no text is selected first, the formatting may not apply to the intended content.
• Environment note: If the worksheet or cell is protected, formatting changes may not be available.

2. Apply strikethrough from the Format Cells dialog

Feature path: Home tab → Font settings arrow → Strikethrough

1. Select the target cell or the text inside the cell.
2. Click the font settings arrow on the Home tab.
3. In the dialog box, open the font-related settings area.
4. Select the Strikethrough checkbox and click OK.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The target text shows the strikethrough effect.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting font, size, or related text settings in the same dialog.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you open the dialog but do not select Strikethrough before clicking OK, nothing changes.
• Environment note: If you are not editing part of the text directly, the setting may apply to the full cell text.

3. Apply strikethrough from the right-click menu

Feature path: Right-click menu → Format Cells → Font tab → Strikethrough checkbox

1. Select the target cell.
2. Right-click and choose Format Cells.
3. Open the Font tab.
4. Select the Strikethrough checkbox and click OK.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The text in the selected cell shows strikethrough.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting other cell formatting options from the same menu path.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you right-click outside the intended cell, you may format the wrong area.
• Environment note: If multiple cells are selected, the same formatting is applied across the selection.

4. Toggle strikethrough with Ctrl+5

Feature path: Select text → Press Ctrl+5

1. Select the cell or text that you want to format.
2. Press Ctrl+5.
3. Check whether strikethrough has been applied.
4. Press Ctrl+5 again to remove it.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The strikethrough state switches on or off.
• Next action available: You can continue editing other cells without opening a menu.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If another app or input method is using the shortcut, the command may not respond as expected.
• Environment note: Make sure the editing focus is inside WPS Spreadsheet.