How to Cross Out Words in a Microsoft Word Document

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Do you want to create a list in Microsoft Word and show your boss what items from it have already been accomplished? Do you want to cross out the words for another reason? Whatever your need, know that you can do this in Word. Read this article to learn how to give this effect to the letters or words you've selected.

Steps

Cross Out Words in a Microsoft Word Document Step 1

Step 1. Open Microsoft Word any way you want

Cross Out Words in a Microsoft Word Document Step 2

Step 2. Create a new document or open an existing document

Cross Out Words in a Microsoft Word Document Step 3

Step 3. Select the text you want to cross out

Cross Out Words in a Microsoft Word Document Step 4

Step 4. Click on the source box on the Home tab

You will need to click on the "double down arrow" to open the rest of the options.

Cross Out Words in a Microsoft Word Document Step 5

Step 5. Check the "Strikethrough" option in the left part of the Font tab

If you don't have a mouse or it doesn't work, press the "Alt" and "K" keys at the same time

Cross Out Words in a Microsoft Word Document Step 6

Step 6. Press "Enter" key to save this setting

Your text must be crossed out.

Tips

There is also an option to add one more line by crossing out the word (double strikethrough effect). Hit the "Alt" and "L" keys instead of "Alt" and "K".
You can also use symbols from the "Insert" tab. Click on it and click on "shapes". Click on the line and cross out the words you want to mark. After that, it will be possible to move the line to other words.