MarkdownSyntax
Extended Syntax

Strikethrough

Draw a horizontal line through text to indicate deletion, deprecation, or price changes.

Syntax

Wrap text in double tildes ~~ to apply strikethrough formatting.

This text is struck through

The price was $99 now $49.

Deprecated feature — use the new API instead.

Common Use Cases

  • Price changes — Show original price crossed out next to new price
  • Corrections — Mark outdated or incorrect information
  • Deprecation notices — Indicate deprecated APIs or features
  • Completed tasks — Cross off completed items in lists

Compatibility: Strikethrough using ~~ is a GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) extension. Widely supported but not part of the original Markdown spec.