Google Docs Strikethrough Button

About

Docs Strikethrough Selection adds a simple toolbar button to Google Docs that lets you toggle google docs strikethrough on selected text with one click.

No menus. No formatting panels. No Docs API access.
Just select text and click the button.

This extension uses Google Docs’ native strikethrough shortcut, so formatting behaves exactly as if you pressed the shortcut yourself.

How It Works (Quick Start)

Open a Google Doc.

Select the text you want to cross out.

Click the “S̶” button in the Docs top toolbar.

Strikethrough toggles instantly.

That’s it.

Key Features

Toolbar button for strikethrough in Google Docs

Uses native keyboard shortcut (no document parsing)

Works on macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS

Lightweight, on-demand script injection (Docs only)

Visual feedback (OK / ERR badge after each action)

Why Use This Extension?

This extension is for people who:

Regularly edit text in Google Docs

Don’t want to memorize or reach for keyboard shortcuts

Want a single-purpose formatting button, not a full editor suite

Not for:

Users looking for Docs tutorials

Markdown or export workflows

Advanced formatting or styling tools

If you just want a faster way to cross out text—this does exactly that.

Permissions & Privacy

Runs only on docs.google.com

No access to document content

No tracking, analytics, or external requests

No Google account access or OAuth

FAQ

Does this change how Google Docs formats text?
No. It triggers Google Docs’ built-in strikethrough shortcut—nothing more.

Which shortcut does it use?

macOS: Cmd + Shift + X

Windows / Linux / ChromeOS: Alt + Shift + 5

Why not just use the shortcut?
If you forget shortcuts or prefer clicking, the toolbar button is faster and more visible.

Does it work on all documents?
Yes—any editable Google Doc where text selection is active.