Google Docs Strikethrough Button

Add a one-click strikethrough button to Google Docs. Select text and toggle strikethrough instantly—no shortcuts to remember.

Docs Strikethrough Selection adds a simple toolbar button to Google Docs that lets you toggle google docs strikethrough on selected text with one click. No menus. No formatting panels. No Docs API access. Just select text and click the button. This extension uses Google Docs’ native strikethrough shortcut, so formatting behaves exactly as if you pressed the shortcut yourself. How It Works (Quick Start) Open a Google Doc. Select the text you want to cross out. Click the “S̶” button in the Docs top toolbar. Strikethrough toggles instantly. That’s it. Key Features Toolbar button for strikethrough in Google Docs Uses native keyboard shortcut (no document parsing) Works on macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS Lightweight, on-demand script injection (Docs only) Visual feedback (OK / ERR badge after each action) Why Use This Extension? This extension is for people who: Regularly edit text in Google Docs Don’t want to memorize or reach for keyboard shortcuts Want a single-purpose formatting button, not a full editor suite Not for: Users looking for Docs tutorials Markdown or export workflows Advanced formatting or styling tools If you just want a faster way to cross out text—this does exactly that. Permissions & Privacy Runs only on docs.google.com No access to document content No tracking, analytics, or external requests No Google account access or OAuth FAQ Does this change how Google Docs formats text? No. It triggers Google Docs’ built-in strikethrough shortcut—nothing more. Which shortcut does it use? macOS: Cmd + Shift + X Windows / Linux / ChromeOS: Alt + Shift + 5 Why not just use the shortcut? If you forget shortcuts or prefer clicking, the toolbar button is faster and more visible. Does it work on all documents? Yes—any editable Google Doc where text selection is active.