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What is a Text Effects Generator?
A text effects generator applies Unicode combining characters to your text — creating visual effects like S̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶, U̲n̲d̲e̲r̲l̲i̲n̲e̲, W̊åv̊ẙ diacritics, and the infamous Z͔̘̹a̦̦̣l̘̜g̲o͍ ͓G̩̲̱l͖i̘t̩̩c̤h̯ effect. These aren't font changes — they're real Unicode combining characters that stack on top of regular letters.
The 5 Text Effects
- Strikethrough — Draws a line through each letter (S̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶). Popular for corrections, irony, and meme-style captions.
- Underline — Adds a line under each letter (U̲n̲d̲e̲r̲l̲i̲n̲e̲). Useful for emphasis.
- Double Underline — Double underline for extra emphasis (D̳o̳u̳b̳l̳e̳).
- Wavy — Alternating diacritics that create a wave-like effect above text.
- Zalgo / Glitch — Stacks random combining characters above and below each letter for a corrupted, glitchy appearance. Popular in horror aesthetics and meme culture.
Popular Uses
- Discord messages and server announcements
- Twitter/X posts with strikethrough irony or corrections
- Creepypasta, horror, and dark aesthetic content
- Memes and novelty social posts
- Creative Instagram captions
Frequently Asked Questions
Strikethrough text uses Unicode combining character U+0336 (Combining Long Stroke Overlay), which is added after each letter. The browser then renders it as a strikethrough line over that character — so it pastes correctly anywhere Unicode combining characters are supported.
Zalgo text stacks multiple Unicode combining diacritical marks above and below each letter, creating a visually corrupted, glitchy appearance — like text that has "broken" or "bled" through from another dimension. It is popular in horror, creepypasta, and meme aesthetics.
Strikethrough, underline, and wavy effects work on most platforms that support Unicode combining characters — including Discord (for username display), Twitter/X, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Zalgo text may be partially filtered on some platforms.