# Shortcut for strikethrough when composing text?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/shortcut-for-strikethrough-when-composing-text/276989>\
**Category:** Support\
**Tags:** keyboard-shortcuts\
**Created:** [August 29, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shortcut-for-strikethrough-when-composing-text/276989 "2023-08-29T05:37:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![donaldsoncd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90ced4/32.png) [@donaldsoncd](https://meta.discourse.org/u/donaldsoncd)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shortcut-for-strikethrough-when-composing-text/276989/9 "2023-09-04T12:33:40Z")

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> [@denvergeeks](#):
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> @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?

Yes, this is what I meant and would like more than a dedicated button at this time 🙂

> [@Canapin](#):
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> Adding a shortcut to a component that adds a composer button may be possible.
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> Maybe this file could help?

I’m not savvy enough to add anything via code, but thank you!

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