By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Bought the pancake mix? Select it on your to-do list and press Alt + Shift + 5. It’s crossed off but still readable.
The Shortcut
- Alt + Shift + 5: strikethrough
- Press again to remove it
- Mac: ⌘ + Shift + X
Bonus Tip: Superscript
Ctrl + . (period) makes text small and raised, like the “th” in 75th. Mac: ⌘ + .
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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