Strikethrough

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Strikethrough, or strikeout, is a typographical presentation of words with a horizontal line through their middle. Less common alternative forms of strikethrough are an X or a forward slash typed over each letter. In medieval manuscripts, where strikethrough appears as a red line over the otherwise black text, the purpose is to highlight the text, giving it emphasis. In modern texts, the purpose is the opposite; it indicates removed text. Contrary to censored or redacted texts, the words remain readable.

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