Strikethrough

Strikethrough is a typographic effect used to indicate that text is no longer relevant, accurate, or is meant to be ignored. This effect is achieved by drawing a line directly through the center of the text. Strikethrough is commonly used in editing processes, digital communications, and various forms of online and printed media to signify deletion or correction. It is also employed in educational settings to demonstrate errors or changes in documents. In digital platforms, such as word processors, websites, and messaging apps, strikethrough can be applied through specific formatting options or by using HTML and CSS codes.

Usage

The primary use of strikethrough is to show that something has been removed or is to be disregarded without actually deleting the text. This allows readers to see what changes have been made or what information was considered incorrect or irrelevant. In editing and proofreading, it is a useful tool for suggesting corrections or alterations. In digital communication, such as emails and social media, strikethrough can convey sarcasm, irony, or humor by indicating what the writer initially thought but chose to reconsider.

Implementation

In HTML, strikethrough can be implemented using the tag for deleted text or the tag for text that is no longer accurate or relevant. In CSS, the 'text-decoration' property can be used to apply a line through text by setting it to 'line-through'.

Examples

- Editing and Proofreading: "The capital of France is ~~London~~ Paris." - Digital Communication: "I totally didn't forget your birthday ~~but I did~~."

See Also

• Typography
• Editing
• Proofreading
• HTML
• CSS