Slack

Slack is a business communication platform that organizes team conversations into channels and direct messages.

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How to add a strikethrough in a message in Slack

Here is how to add a strikethrough in a message in slack

First click on the channel name in the sidebar under the Channels section
Then click on the message input field at the bottom of the channel
Next type the message content in the message composition area and highlight the words that you want to put a "Strikethrough"
Then click on the "Strikethrough" formatting button in the toolbar
Finally click elsewhere in the message composition area to continue editing

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Why should you add a strikethrough in a message in Slack

Slack is a dynamic communication platform designed to enhance team collaboration and boost productivity.

Adding a strikethrough in a message in Slack offers a practical way to visually convey updates or changes to ideas within conversations.

This feature allows you to indicate that certain information has been revised or is no longer relevant, lending clarity and efficiency to team interactions.

By using a strikethrough, teams can easily track the evolution of ideas, improving transparency in communication and ensuring everyone remains on the same page.

Last update

March 16, 2026

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