Shortcut for strikethrough when composing text
The discussion revolves around finding a shortcut for strikethrough text in Discourse. donaldsoncd initiates the conversation, seeking a shortcut or a way to create one, as the manual process of typing ~~ around words is tedious.
Lilly suggests a theme component that adds a strikethrough composer button, but donaldsoncd prefers a shortcut. denvergeeks understands the request, and Canapin provides a potential solution by suggesting a file that could help in adding a shortcut to a component.
donaldsoncd confirms that a keyboard shortcut is the desired solution and expresses gratitude for the suggestions, although implementing code changes is not feasible.
Is there a shortcut for strikethrough (example) when composing text? Or a way to create one?
There is a shortcut for bolding and italics, but nothing for strikethrough. I need to manualy type ~~ around the word like this: ~~example~~.
In other places, the shortcut is Command + Shift + X but here in Discourse that changes the direction of the text window.
Hi @donaldsoncd 
A strike through composer button is part of this very useful theme component by @Steven 
Thank you for flagging this potential option, @Lilly! I’d prefer a shortcut for myself, but a button maybe be a good start for some of my forum’s users that don’t know the markdown convention.
An existing topic with other related info and methods:
also this is just a strike through button theme component by itself
@donaldsoncd I think I understand that what you are seeking is a way to create Keyboard Shortcuts such as Command + Shift + X to apply to other available standard formatting while writing in the composer?
Or perhaps being able to create your own collection of keyboard shortcuts specific to your Discourse site as a Theme Component would be neat.
Adding a shortcut to a component that adds a composer button may be possible.
Maybe this file could help?
(all Composer shortcuts start with Ctrl)
Yes, this is what I meant and would like more than a dedicated button at this time
I’m not savvy enough to add anything via code, but thank you!