Discord, the popular communication platform, offers a variety of ways to format your text messages to make them more expressive and easier to read. One handy formatting option is crossing out text, which is perfect for indicating something is obsolete, incorrect, or no longer relevant. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to achieve this.
Understanding Discord's Markdown Formatting
Discord uses Markdown, a lightweight markup language, to allow for text formatting. Understanding the basic syntax is key to mastering these formatting options. This means using specific symbols to tell Discord how to display your text.
The Secret to Strikethrough Text
To cross out text in Discord, you simply need to enclose the text you want to strikethrough with two tildes (~). That's it!
For example:
~~This text will be crossed out~~
Will appear in Discord as: This text will be crossed out
Step-by-Step Instructions: Crossing Out Text in Discord
Here's a clear, step-by-step guide to help you:
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Open Discord: Launch the Discord application on your computer or mobile device.
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Navigate to a Channel: Select the text channel where you want to send your message.
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Type Your Text: Compose your message, including the text you want to strike through.
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Add the Tildes: Place two tildes (
~~) before and after the text you wish to cross out. Make sure there are no spaces between the tildes and the text. -
Send Your Message: Hit "Enter" or click the send button to post your message.
Examples of Strikethrough Text in Discord
Here are a few examples demonstrating how you can use strikethrough text effectively within your Discord messages:
- Showing Corrections: "I thought the meeting was at 3 PM,
but it's actually at 2 PM." - Indicating Obsolete Information: "The old server address was
192.168.1.1, the new one is 10.0.0.1" - Adding Emphasis: "This is a really important point, so please
don't forgetpay attention!" - Creating a Simple Checklist: "To-do list:
Buy groceriesClean the house Walk the dog"
Beyond Strikethrough: Other Discord Text Formatting Options
While strikethrough is useful, Discord offers a wide range of other text formatting options using Markdown. Experiment with these to enhance your messages:
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Bold Text: Use two asterisks (
**) or two underscores (__) to bold text:**This text is bold**or__This text is also bold__ -
Italic Text: Use one asterisk (
*) or one underscore (_) to italicize text:*This text is italicized*or_This text is also italicized_ -
Underline Text: While Discord doesn't directly support underlines, you can achieve a similar effect using other formatting combinations creatively.
Mastering these simple formatting techniques will help you communicate more effectively and efficiently within your Discord servers. So go ahead and start crossing out those outdated messages!
