Windows and Linux Keyboard Shortcut: Highlight the word or phrase you want to strikethrough and push Alt + Shift + 5. Double-check that your highlighted text now has a line through it.

What is the command to put a line through text?

Select the text you want to strikethrough. Press Ctrl + D. The Font dialog box appears. Press Alt + K to select Strikethrough (note that k is the underlined letter).

How do you strikethrough text in a cell?

Select all the cells on which you want to apply it. Use shortcut key ctrl + 1 to open the format options. In the font tab, tick marks the strikethrough option. Click OK.