Line
o̶l̶d̶ w̶o̶r̶d̶i̶n̶g̶
A long horizontal overlay for crossed-out wording, tasks, and prices.
Line Text Generator
Line text generator for copy-and-paste line and squiggle effects.
Mark a correction, old price, completed task, or short caption phrase with three local Unicode overlay styles.
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Copyable examples
Compare line, squiggle, and slash text
Use a horizontal line for a familiar edit, a squiggle for a marked-up feel, or a slash when the cancellation should feel more decisive.
Squiggle
o̴l̴d̴ w̴o̴r̴d̴i̴n̴g̴
A wavy overlay that resembles a quick handwritten correction.
Slash
o̸l̸d̸ w̸o̸r̸d̸i̸n̸g̸
A diagonal overlay for a stronger cancelled-text signal.
How copyable line text works
This generator keeps the original letters and adds a combining Unicode mark after each non-space character. Because the effect is part of the copied text, it can travel into some plain-text fields without uploading an image or installing a font.
Line uses a long horizontal overlay, Squiggle uses a combining tilde, and Slash uses a diagonal overlay. Spaces and line breaks remain unchanged so the output stays easier to read and paste. Compare more Unicode styles in the small text generator.
Line text vs. native formatting
HTML, Markdown, design tools, and rich-text editors can apply line formatting to ordinary characters. Unicode line text is useful where only plain text is accepted, but it is less predictable for search, accessibility, and exact visual layout. Use native formatting whenever the destination supports it.
Use one short marked phrase
Line effects work well for a completed checklist item, an old price, a playful correction, or a short revision note. Keep names, categories, important keywords, dates, instructions, and calls to action in standard text. Check the final length with the character counter before publishing.
Line text FAQ
What does a line text generator create?
It adds a combining Unicode overlay to each visible character. The result can look crossed out, squiggled, or slashed while remaining selectable and copyable text rather than an image.
What is the difference between Line, Squiggle, and Slash?
Line uses a horizontal stroke, Squiggle uses a tilde-shaped overlay, and Slash uses a diagonal stroke. Try each mode because the destination font can change how clearly the effect appears.
Is this the same as strikethrough formatting?
No. Rich-text editors apply a visual property to ordinary characters. This tool adds Unicode combining marks, which can work in some plain-text fields but may render differently across apps and devices.
Can I copy and paste line or squiggle text into social apps?
Often. Many current social, messaging, gaming, and community apps display combining Unicode marks, but line position, spacing, and fallback fonts vary. Preview the pasted result before publishing.
Why does the line look uneven or break on some letters?
Combining marks are positioned by the destination font and app. Unsupported fonts, emoji, punctuation, and mixed scripts can produce uneven results. Keep the effect short and use native formatting when exact appearance matters.
Does line text change the character count?
Yes. Each overlay is an additional Unicode code point. Check the converted output with the character counter before using it in a profile or caption with a length limit.
Does ProfileQuill store my text?
No. Line conversion runs locally in your browser and does not require an account or send your input to a server.