How to write with strikethrough in WhatsApp?

How to write with strikethrough in WhatsApp - briefly?

To use strikethrough in WhatsApp, simply type your text and add an underscore (_) before and after the text you want to strike through. For example, typing "this" will appear as "this".

How to write with strikethrough in WhatsApp - in detail?

To write with a strikethrough effect in WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This could be an Android or iOS smartphone.
  2. Select Conversation: Choose the conversation or contact where you want to send the strikethrough text. You can do this by tapping on the chat bubble of the desired contact.
  3. Type Your Message: In the message input field at the bottom of the screen, type the text that you wish to apply the strikethrough effect to.
  4. Apply Strikethrough Effect:

    • For Android devices, after typing your message, highlight the text by long-pressing and holding it until the text is selected. Then, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) that appear at the top right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select "Strikethrough" or the strikethrough icon (usually represented by a line with two diagonal slashes).
    • For iOS devices, after typing your message, highlight the text by long-pressing and holding it until the text is selected. Then, tap on the "BIU" button (which stands for Bold, Italic, Underline) that appears above the keyboard. From the popup menu, select "Strikethrough".
  5. Send Your Message: After applying the strikethrough effect to your text, you can send the message as usual by tapping on the send button (usually represented by a paper airplane icon).

By following these steps, you can effectively use the strikethrough feature in WhatsApp to emphasize or correct parts of your messages. This formatting tool is particularly useful for indicating corrections, deletions, or highlighting changes in ongoing conversations.