How to Strike Through Text in Microsoft Outlook

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Microsoft Outlook supports crossing through selected lines of text using the strike-through button found under the Format Text tab. Use double strike-through formatting using the Font dialog box.

Single Line

Step 1

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Highlight a word or line of text while composing a message.

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Step 2

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Open the Format Text tab, and then click the abc (strikethrough) icon in the Font group.

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Double Line

Step 1

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Open the Format Text tab and then click the small arrow-shaped icon in the Font group.

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Step 2

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Check the box next to Double strikethrough and then click OK.

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